An Ohio woman has been charged with domestic violence after being accused of assaulting a woman in her home. According to the Springfield Police Division, Judith Lippott threw coffee on the victim and then pushed her to the floor.

This case is interesting for two reasons:

1. It’s not very often that you hear of woman-on-woman domestic violence cases. It's usually a man abusing a woman, or a woman abusing a child. But rarely is it a woman abusing another woman.
2. Most domestic violence cases center around people in the same family or in a sexual relationship. It’s not often that you hear of domestic violence against roommates, but the very definition of domestic violence includes abuse committed against any member of the same household, regardless of their relationship to the offender.

This case also proves that domestic violence can affect anyone and be perpetrated by anyone. It’s proof that domestic violence is not just a male-dominated crime or a crime committed between quarreling lovers, but that women are just as capable of inflicting violence and that violence can be inflicted against other people besides family members.

If you or someone you know is the victim of domestic violence, it’s important to ask for help. Many people do not step forward and seek help, either due to embarrassment, shame, or the simple fact they don’t want to instigate trouble. If you are being abused, you deserve better. At the Law Offices of Michael R. Young, a Riverside domestic violence attorney can help you put an end to the violence and seek the protection you need by filing for a restraining order or an order of protection. For more information about our services, please contact the office by calling (866) 902-5290.