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The Difference Between Assault vs. Domestic Violence in Maryland

Assault and domestic violence are two separate legal concepts that are often associated with each other. While each term has a distinct…

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Domestic Violence Cases Down During COVID-19

Like most states, Maryland is under a shelter in place order. Residents are forced to stay at home until further notice. While…

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Common Misconceptions About Domestic Violence

When you’ve been charged with domestic abuse, it can be terrifying and infuriating. Just being accused of a crime is bad enough,…

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Understanding What Constitutes Stalking in Maryland

Many Maryland residents are charged with stalking each year, and sadly some of them are not actually guilty of the crime. While…

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Fighting a Protective Order

Under Section 4-504 of the Maryland Family Code, a person can bring a protective order against anyone who presents a threat of…

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Making Sense of Amber’s Law: Maryland’s New Approach to Domestic Violence

Domestic violence is not always as straightforward as it appears in movies. Not all offenses involve a brutal assault. In Maryland, a…

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Peace Orders – Protecting Yourself from Abuse Outside the Home

If you have been a victim of abuse, you should seek protection from your abuser. There are two types of protective orders…

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What should I consider when leaving an abusive marriage?

Nobody deserves to live in a home where he or she is being subjected to abuse. If you are currently in an…

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Domestic violence charges depend on various points

Domestic violence charges are serious charges that you must take a firm stance against if you find that you have been accused…

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Victim statements are only one part of domestic violence charges

Domestic violence is a problem for many people. The sad reality is that domestic violence can turn fatal. The courts can prosecute…

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Is psychological abuse domestic violence?

When fists start flying or someone gets shoved into a wall, those are usually clear signs that a relationship is abusive. However,…

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Learn how to put a stop to an abusive relationship

The subject of domestic violence is one that is very intimate. Many men and women are stuck in these relationships without any…

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Make sure you have a safety plan when leaving an abusive home

In one of our blog posts last week, we discussed the fact that not all cases of domestic violence have female victims.…

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Women aren’t always the victims of domestic violence

Domestic violence crimes are some of the most difficult crimes to have to deal with because they involve a person who you…

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Seek protection when leaving an abusive relationship

Domestic violence is a horrible thing to have to deal with. As we discussed in a previous blog post, the instances of…

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Beware of domestic violence over the holidays

Domestic violence is an issue all year long. The stress of the holidays can sometimes make the issue of domestic violence even…

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Is all domestic abuse physical?

Domestic violence is most often thought of as physical abuse, but that is far from the only type of abuse that a…

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You can get a protective order when courts are closed

In our previous blog post, we discussed how some people might need a protective order when they leave an abusive relationship. It…

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Basic facts about protective orders in Maryland

Taking the step to walk away from an abusive relationship is difficult. If you are in fear of what your abuser might…

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What domestic violence protections are available in Maryland?

Awareness about domestic violence is more widespread than ever. Hearing victims’ tragic stories about family violence has an effect on everyone and…

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