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Posted on Dec 8, 2016 By Hutchinson Law
If you need assistance enforcing a court order, make sure to get the trustworthy legal guidance our firm provides. Having the strength of a family law expert on your side can give you the peace of ...
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Posted on Oct 17, 2012 By Hutchinson Law
When involved in a violent marriage relationship, not only are you placing yourself at risk, but also if you have children they are being placed at risk as well. When you are in one of these ...
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Posted on Oct 2, 2012 By Hutchinson Law
Unfortunately, domestic violence is all too common in today’s society. Research shows that one out of every four woman in a relationship has been abused at some point by either a husband or a ...
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Posted on Jul 13, 2012 By Hutchinson Law
Domestic violence is unfortunately very prevalent in today’s society; if you are a victim it is important for you to know that you are not alone. Know that there are people around who want to ...
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Posted on Jun 6, 2012 By Hutchinson Law
Elisa Izquierdo was six-years-old when her testimony became a symbol of child abuse and a deciding factor in an important American court case. The little girl was a tragic victim; she was beaten to ...
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Posted on May 31, 2012 By Hutchinson Law
Law enforcement officials and prosecutors have long had trouble with attempted strangulation cases. Unlike other domestic violence incidents that leave more visible scares, strangulation can be a less ...
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Posted on May 9, 2012 By Hutchinson Law
If you are a victim of domestic violence, you may be wondering where you can turn for help to put an end to the abuse once and for all. Whether you are being abused physically or emotionally, a man or ...
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Posted on Feb 16, 2012 By Hutchinson Law
Florida has included language to an old bill that would help victims of domestic violence. Once the law goes into effect, victims could apply for unemployment benefits. The bill, known as Senate Bill ...
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Posted on Feb 2, 2012 By Hutchinson Law
Each year over 1 million women become victims of domestic violence. This means that someone close to the women has inflicted harm and that harm may be fatal or non-fatal in nature. In the U.S., ...
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Posted on Sep 8, 2011 By Hutchinson Law
According to police reports, a woman in Florida lost her life at the hands of her abuser. While it had been known that she was in an abusive relationship, her friends and family felt helpless and were ...
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Posted on Aug 10, 2011 By Hutchinson Law
Although the obvious symptoms of domestic violence are physical, researchers are coming to learn that the effects could go even deeper. According to one well-publicized medical journal, women who have ...
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Posted on Apr 27, 2011 By Hutchinson Law
A study released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows that both bullies and their victims are more likely to be exposed to violence at home as well. The CDC, along with the ...
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Posted on Feb 22, 2010 By Hutchinson Law
Once a person has been convicted of domestic violence or abuse, it is usually very difficult to get custody or visitation rights-difficult, but not impossible. The key to winning back your rights is ...
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