Domestic Violence

Abuse victims may apply to a court, without the alleged abuser’s participation, for an order evicting the respondent abuser from their home. A kick out order is a temporary order excluding a family member based on allegations of violent crimes such as domestic or...

False domestic violence claims typically happen when the alleged victim, who is making up the story, has something to gain by doing so. They are trying to use the claims as a tool to get what they want. Many claims of violence are real, and those should never be...

Many arguments start as nothing more than verbal disagreements. That's normal and natural; it happens to all couples at some point. The key is to work through it and find a solution.One potential problem is when the verbal argument escalates. You want to prevent this...

Many domestic violence allegations are true and accurate, but not all. Maybe your significant other lied about you and said that you abused them when you did no such thing. Perhaps the two of you are involved in a divorce, for instance, and you think they're lying to...

Texas Penal Code, Title 5, Chapter 22, Section 22.01 defines domestic violence as any instance in which an individual threatens or inflicts bodily harm on another individual. State law allows anyone residing in the same home with their alleged victim to be charged...

Talking about domestic violence is never pleasant, but doing so can save lives. A Texas judge believes that applies to high school students and has made it her mission to visit their schools and talk about the topic. The judge, Inna Klein of the 214th District Court,...

When Texas residents are convicted of domestic violence, they may not always consider how this conviction will affect their life. Getting a job can sometimes be more difficult when a person has a domestic violence conviction on their record and it is important for...

Houston residents have been under a great deal of stress ever since Hurricane Harvey roared ashore in Rockport nearly one month ago. The side effects of chronic, sustained stress can include angry outbursts and behavioral changes which may lead to episodes of domestic...

A potential -- and very unfortunate -- consequence of getting divorced is finding out that you have been accused of domestic violence against your spouse. The repercussions of a domestic violence arrest are numerous and long-lasting, affecting not only your parental...