It can be disheartening to learn that you are facing accusations of wrongdoing, even if you are confident that you have done nothing wrong. There are certain types of allegations, such as those involving domestic violence, that could affect your home life, how often you see your kids and more. It is important that you take these situations seriously, working diligently to confront the allegations and preserve your interests.
There are different types of domestic violence, and some of them do not involve violent or threatening physical actions. While physical abuse is the most common type of domestic violence in Kentucky, allegations of other types of abuse and violence can also have serious repercussions on your life. By understanding what you are up against, you will be in a better position from which you can defend yourself and fight for your future.
Do you know what you are up against?
Physical abuse is the most common type of domestic violence, and it is the result of one person causing physical harm to another through direct contact or the use of a weapon. Physical abuse may also include attempts to cause harm, even if the other person did not suffer any physical injuries as a result. Other types of domestic violence include:
- Sexual abuse — This can include any type of unwanted sexual contact initiated by one partner against another. It can also include the threat of sexual violence.
- Financial abuse — Financial abuse includes attempts to steal one partner’s money or control a partner through control of money and assets.
- Emotional abuse — This can include name calling, humiliation, criticism or causing mental duress. It can lead to long-term mental health issues.
- Psychological abuse — This includes attempts to cause harm to a partner through threats, stalking, manipulation and other efforts to cause mental harm to him or her.
Domestic abuse in all forms is serious, and if you are facing these allegations, it is critical that you take your situation seriously. It could impact your career, your reputation and even an ongoing child custody case.
Your future is at stake
You can fight back against allegations against domestic abuse. An assessment of what you are up against could help you understand if you have grounds to challenge the case against you and pursue a beneficial outcome. As soon as you learn of an investigation, attempts to get a restraining order against you or the filing of formal charges, you will benefit from securing professional assistance with your defense.
