Working With Your Domestic Violence Attorney: What You Should Know
Posted February 1st, 2017 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Domestic Violence.
You finally got free of your abuser. You took your children and left for a safe place. But he knows where you are and has made several attempts to get you back. You’re scared and confused. You decide it’s time to hire an attorney. But how can a domestic violence attorney help you? And what […]
Read MoreWhat Can Happen to an Undocumented Immigrant if Convicted of Domestic Violence
Posted January 11th, 2017 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Domestic Violence.
Unfortunately, domestic violence is a universal crime. Not only does it occur here in the United States, but it also affects people around the world. It doesn’t matter what class, age, or your background, you can be a victim of domestic abuse. This especially true when it comes to undocumented immigrants. Immigrant domestic violence occurs […]
Read MoreQuestion for Attorney Carbone: Would a Restraining Order Effect My Job?
Posted January 2nd, 2017 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Domestic Violence.
Question: My ex-fiance and I have gotten into many vicious fights over the years. A few months before we were to be married, I had struck her during one of our blowouts. Her response was to file a temporary restraining order against me. Since then, we have parted ways and the restraining order was lifted […]
Read MoreCan a Restraining Order Be Dismissed?
Posted December 21st, 2016 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Domestic Violence.
Ok, maybe you were a little rash when you filed a restraining order against your boyfriend. It was a heated argument and when he hit you, you wanted to retaliate. But you’ve worked things out and are ready to get back together. However, there’s still a restraining order against him. Is there any way that […]
Read MoreMy Abusive Husband Wants Child Custody. What Do I Do?
Posted December 7th, 2016 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Domestic Violence, Family Law.
You and your children finally escape from your abusive husband’s grasp. You apply for a restraining order and begin divorce proceedings against him. You assume that you will be granted sole custody of your children so you don’t worry too much about a custody battle. Until you find out that your soon-to-be ex wants child […]
Read MoreDomestic Violence Awareness Month: Domestic Abuse Rears its Ugly Head Again in the NFL
Posted October 24th, 2016 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Domestic Violence.
Once again, the NFL is in the news for a domestic violence issue. This time, the player involved is New York Giants kicker Josh Brown. In 2015, Brown was arrested for a domestic violence charge. According to public records, Brown was arrested on a fourth degree domestic violence charge after he grabbed his wife’s wrist […]
Read MoreDomestic Violence Awareness Month: Learn More About Reproductive Coercion
Posted October 17th, 2016 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Domestic Violence.
When we think about domestic violence, usually what comes to mind is physical violence. But unfortunately, there are more subtle forms of domestic violence that may be happening in your relationship that you may not be aware of. Take, for instance, a recent story that popped up on Reddit. A young woman told the community […]
Read MoreDomestic Violence Awareness Month: Harassment and Social Media
Posted October 10th, 2016 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Domestic Violence.
When you think of domestic violence, you probably think of what goes on behind closed doors. You don’t see it happen, but the shouting and crying behind that door is evidence that something wrong is happening. However, in this day and age, domestic violence is becoming more out in the open, thanks to social media. […]
Read MoreDomestic Violence Awareness Month: What You Need To Know
Posted October 3rd, 2016 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Domestic Violence.
In case you didn’t know, October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. It’s a time when we take a moment to examine how domestic violence not only affects our families but the community as well. According the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence, one woman is fatally shot by a spouse, ex-spouse, or dating partner every 14 […]
Read MoreYour Restraining Order Will Follow You Everywhere
Posted August 24th, 2016 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Domestic Violence.
There has been some concern in recent years about the effectiveness of restraining orders for domestic violence victims. Many believe that if your abuser really wants to hurt you, he/she will break the law to do so. But as we’ve said in the past, a restraining order is probably the best protection you can get […]
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