Category Archives: Domestic Violence
Is Your Ex Stalking You?
The wife of a New York University doctor is facing charges of stalking her husband and threatening to shoot his mistress. According to news reports, New Jersey resident Amy Goldenberg is in the process of divorcing her husband, Dr. Ronald Goldenberg. She has been arrested four times and charged with an array of harassment and… Read More »
Verbal Abuse is Also Violence
Domestic violence comes in many forms. Often, an abusive partner begins with verbal threats and then escalates to physical violence. Even when no physical abuse exists, incidents of emotional, verbal, financial and cyber abuse can be grounds for pursuing an order of protection. In New York State, it is possible to get a restraining order… Read More »
When Your Child is Violent
Domestic violence affects children. When children are raised in a home that normalizes violent behavior, these children are at risk to develop violent habits as well. If a child or adolescent acts out through violent behaviors, a custodial parent might need to enlist the support of the legal system in order to protect those living… Read More »
The Court’s Power to Protect You
Edward Furlong, the 35-year-old actor most famous for playing the role of John Connor in Terminator 2, was just recently sentenced to six months in jail in California for violating an order of protection. He joins dozens of celebrities who have been charged or convicted of domestic violence over the years across the United States…. Read More »
