Domestic violence or abuse is a specific pattern of behavior where violence and/or emotional coercion is/are used to gain and maintain power or control in a relationship. Abuse may be a continuing action or it may be a single incident of assault. Abuse can be physical, sexual, psychological/emotional, or even economic. It can include threats, the destruction of property, and/or.
Physical abuse examples include:
Hitting, punching, slapping
Kicking, Burning, Choking, Shoving or Biting
The use of objects or weapons against one
Locking up or confining
Interfering with sleeping or eating
Restricting the mobility or access of a disabled or differently ambled partner
Sexual Abuse examples:
Forcing sexual acts
Sexual assault with or without weapons or objects used as weapons
Assault for refusal to engage in sexual activity
Emotional or Psychological:
Repetitive and excessive criticism
Humiliation and degradation, which can include swearing, name calling and put-downs
Restricting or controlling access to personal or social resources or friends
Threats or harm to pets, threats to harm you or your family or friends
Economic
Controlling finances
Stealing money
Creating debt
Interfering with employment or education
Destruction of property
Destruction of property or personal items
There are other forms of abuse but the above stated ones are some of the more common. If you are involved in a marital relationship or divorce and are a victim of domestic violence or abuse, set up a consultation with our Riverside family law attorney. You can contact us
at 866-902-5290.