By Melissa_Needle | Published December 20, 2021 | Posted in Connecticut Family Court, Domestic Violence, Enforcement Orders, Family Law, Restraining Orders | Comments Off on Jennifer’s Law Recognizes “Coercive Control” as Domestic Violence
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Jennifer’s Law Recognizes “Coercive Control” as Domestic Violence
Victims of domestic violence or abuse may petition the family court for an order of protection against their abusers. Historically, Connecticut law required that a victim show actual physical injury before the court would act. The inability to prove bodily injury left many people vulnerable to continued abuse. But a new law enacted in 2021 Read More
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Divorcing a Spouse with a Narcissistic Personality Disorder
Divorcing a Spouse with Narcissistic Personality Disorder Ending a marriage can be emotionally and financially draining — and even more so if your spouse has narcissistic tendencies. People afflicted with this mental condition have an inflated sense of importance coupled with an excessive need for admiration and a lack of empathy. Often, a narcissist enjoys Read More
Read MoreRestraining Orders: Applications for Relief from Abuse and obtaining Civil Protection Orders in CT Family Court
How to get a Civil Restraining Order in Connecticut? The Connecticut Family Court version is called a Civil Protection Order Connecticut law allows persons in certain dire situations to apply to the courts for orders to assist in their protection. Any family or household member who has been subjected to a continuous threat of physical Read More
Read MoreDomestic Violence Abuse Concerns Rise with Covid-19
Domestic Violence, Spousal Abuse, and Child Abuse Concerns on the Rise with Coronavirus While social distancing may now be the norm in Connecticut because of COVID-19, it is also forcing family units into closer, sustained proximity with each other. That may in many cases be a good chance for even closer bonding, as people weather Read More
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