Domestic Violence is the use of abusive tactics and physical force to obtain and maintain power and control over a partner.
Domestic Violence happens among all sectors of society.
It happens to people of all racial, economic and religious groups. Domestic Violence can include physical assault, sexual assault, emotional abuse, economic abuse and verbal abuse. Domestic Violence never stops on its own. Once it starts, it gets progressively worse in frequency and severity. You will be seen by the Judge the day of your application.