Domestic violence involves acts of abuse. Many people first think about physical abuse. Physical abuse is considered a kind of domestic violence. Domestic violence can also involve: Sexual abuse Verbal abuse Mental abuse Additionally, stalking, making threats, or engaging in harassment are all forms of domestic violence. Verbal abuse can involve threatening someone or making promises to harm a close family member. Note that verbal abuse involves more than saying something that is hurtful. Individuals have to make sincere threats to face verbal abuse charges for domestic violence. For example, the court could treat threatening to beat someone if they do not comply with a request as an act of domestic violence. Learn more about verbal abuse and domestic violence by contacting the Simmrin Law Group. You can reach our violence crime lawyers in Los Angeles now. Just call (310) 896-2723 and get started.