If a marriage or relationship ends, this is a stressful and worrying time for all parties. This is particularly true if children are involved; with two parents who may be at odds on how both parental responsibilities and parenting time issues can be resolved as fairly as possible. Often, to be frank, parents are not…

Are you in a domestic violence situation or any circumstance in which you are fearing for your life? Making a safety plan can be a vital precaution to take! First, make sure you plan out an escape route in case a life-threatening occasion arises. Next, keep your valuables easily accessible in a stowaway bag. This…

Once you’ve filed and received a Order of Protection, stay safe by making multiple copies of the Order of Protection and proof of service. Show the police a copy. If the restrained person has not yet been served, ask an officer to do so. Keep another copy of the order on your person constantly and…

Privilege is a legal rule prohibiting disclosure of private information against one’s will. It requires courts and other entities to prohibit the disclosure of this information in court and respect the client’s privacy. Privilege applies in many different professional relationships, including between an attorney and their client, as well as doctor-patient, therapist-patient, and clergy-penitent relationships…