by HaisHais | Sep 25, 2017 | Domestic Violence
Domestic violence is a serious problem in the United States. According to the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence (NCADV), in Missouri “34,841 adults, youth and children received domestic violence services in 2014.” With a significant number of our population...
by HaisHais | Sep 18, 2017 | Domestic Violence
When you hear the words “domestic violence,” what image comes to your mind first? A girlfriend with a black eye? A wife curled up in fear? What about a husband shrinking back into the couch? While the first two are commonplace, the third isn’t...
by HaisHais | Apr 24, 2017 | Divorce, Domestic Violence
Divorce can be a very trying and difficult time in a couple’s lives. People do and say things out of hurt and frustration that is not usually within their character. There are some, however, that are just bullies and cannot deal with rejection, which they feel...
by hhg admin | Jan 3, 2014 | Domestic Violence
For persons who are not family members, Adult Abuse Act offers relief on proof of stalking, the elements of which include conduct that is repeated and unwanted. Respondent showed two events: one that was unwanted and another initiated by respondent. This was held to...
by hhg admin | Jan 2, 2014 | Communication, Domestic Violence
Circuit court did not err in denying motion for continuance. Statutory elements required for stalking include a pattern of conduct that serves no legitimate conduct, but appellant’s conduct consisted of visits to children’s sporting events and attempts to exercise...
by hhg admin | May 16, 2012 | Child Custody, Domestic Violence, Scholarship
In contested custody disputes, it is not uncommon for one party to ask the court permission to have a psychological evaluation of the other party, or ask the court for a custody evaluation–which is typically done by a psychologist. When these evaluations occur,...