Progress has been made to protect victims from domestic violence. However, abuse is still extensive. It is rarely reported. The victim is afraid, afraid the abusive spouse will be arrested or even worse left in the home. Other times the victim feels that he or she is the cause of the violence and just needs to improve his or her behavior. The victim may feel overly sensitive, that there are no other options, or that no one will believe the accusation. At times, even family members are not aware of the violence. The victim is ashamed. Sometimes the victim lives with the violence many years before seeking an attorney's advice. |
Orange County Domestic Violence Attorney
| The Orange County family law system protects people who suffer physical abuse by removing the abuser from the home. An abused individual can obtain a restraining order preventing contact between the abuser and the victim. Even if a person wants to remain married, the victim should call the police if he or she is punched, pushed, or choked. If there are no visible injuries, the police may ask one party to leave the premises until the parties cool down. If one party is injured, the non-injured spouse may be arrested. Orange County has laws to proctect victims of spousal abuse. If you are a victim and need a domestic violence attorney, contact Treviño Law at (949) 716.2102 to initiate a restraining order. |
