When your safety or the safety of your child is on the line, it is important to leverage any tools at your disposal. In the case of an immediate threat, calling 911 may get you the help you need. If you find yourself on the other side of a domestic violence incident...

Whether you experience physical violence, stalking or sexual violence as a man, you need to stand up for your rights and address abuse right away. Some people do not realize how widespread intimate partner violence affecting men actually is, and this abuse can create...

Many signs of abuse may go unnoticed by those around a person if the abuser is careful about how he or she acts.   Domestic abuse, both emotionally and mentally, is important to notice and stop before it escalates.   Threats and anger According to the American Academy...

Divorce requires you to wait. Whether the process is long or short depends on your type of divorce. Is it contested or uncontested?   Your spouse may also play a part in the divorce waiting game. If he or she does not respond to service or refuses to sign the papers,...

Ending your marriage may feel like the end of an era. When it comes to finances, a lot of people imagine financial hardship after a divorce. According to U.S. News, you may actually benefit financially. Retirement fund control When you divorce your spouse, this is one...

If you and your spouse are ending your marriage, does the next step have to be a contentious, public divorce where the court takes charge of your life?  Not if you choose mediation. If the two of you believe you can work together to craft your own settlement...

When parents divorce in Texas, it is not uncommon for their emotions to take control and compromise their ability to make rational decisions. This is particularly concerning when it comes time to determine a child custody arrangement.  Children with parents who...

If you are an undocumented immigrant and experienced violence or other criminal activities, you might feel no options for justice remain open to you. The last president took a zero-tolerance approach to immigration, which compelled many immigrants to reconsider...

If you are a man and a victim of abuse in Texas, you may face unique fears about seeking help. It is a common misconception that only men are perpetrators of abuse and only women are victims.  Men often feel immense guilt and inadequacy after suffering abuse —...

Domestic abuse can take many forms, and in some cases, may happen in a way that is not always immediately recognizable. The Mayo Clinic notes that some forms of abuse might occur in a way that causes you to question whether it is even happening.  Learning the warning...