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These are the legal changes that need to be made to assure the innocent are protected and true victims receive the priority they deserve: Limit definitions of domestic violence to physical “violence.” Require that accusers provide objective evidence (visible injury, medical record, police report, cell phone recording) of violence or harm before they can qualify [...]

Some persons believe the best defense is a strong offense. In domestic violence cases, this may or may not be true, depending on the facts of your case, your personal resources, and the legal climate in your jurisdiction. Some actions are appropriate to use during the resolution of your case, while others apply after your […]

Do not allow your partner to provoke you into breaking the restraining order. In many states, even a minor violation of a restraining order is grounds for arrest. If your partner tries to get you to break the order, document the action and seek immediate legal advice. Consider going to the judge to request the […]

A restraining order is an order issued by a court that is meant to protect a person from harm. A restraining order requires the alleged abuser to immediately leave the house and avoid any contact or communications with the identified victim for a period of time. A restraining order can also direct a person to […]

Part of the challenge of defending yourself from a false allegation is understanding the legal terminology that is being used. These are many of the words you are likely to hear: Continuance — The postponement of a hearing. Counter-petition – The request by the respondent to get an order against the petitioner. Defendant – The […]

It is important that you take an accusation of domestic violence seriously. The false accuser may use a restraining order as “proof” that you are an abusive individual in a subsequent child custody hearing. Or the accuser may be trying to harass or “teach you a lesson.” Your legal defense strategy will depend on many [...]

A restraining order is the most commonly used legal tactic to make a false allegation of domestic violence. If you have reason to believe your partner is about to make a false accusation, it is critical that you act quickly to protect your children, your reputation, your assets, and even your career: Get legal advice […]

Approximately two million Americans experience intimate partner violence each year(1). These persons need counseling services, legal assistance, shelter resources, and protection by the criminal justice system. Unfortunately, each year 2-3 million restraining orders are issued in the United States (2), of which as many as 80% are unnecessary or false (3). As Elaine Epstein, former […]

How to Survive a False Allegation Before the Accusation: Why should persons be concerned about false allegations of domestic violence? What are the warning signs of an impending false allegation? What should I do if I think my partner is going to make a false accusation? If a Restraining Order is Served on You: What […]

Overview Are you caught in an abusive relationship? Recovering from a violent encounter? We are men and women; straight, lesbian, gay, or bisexual; young and old. SAVE is working to assure that all victims of intimate partner violence get help. 1. Connect: Facebook 2. How to Escape the Abuse and Begin to Heal: Escaping the Abuse Healing […]