domestic abuse

Abuse within a relationship does not always involve bruises or demeaning language. Some subtle forms of abuse can be difficult to detect, even when you experience these behaviors in your marriage.  Familiarize yourself with less-obvious types of domestic abuse if you...

If you are in an abusive relationship or situation in Minnesota, you may have the option of filing for a restraining order. Also known as an order of protection, this legal order can help you to get distance from your abuser. However, there are many things about a...

Because of its lack of physical scars, emotional abuse often goes undetected by family members, friends and even the victims themselves. Though it does not result in physical scars, emotional abuse can be just as damaging, if not more so, than physical abuse. Those...

If you or someone you know is in an abusive marriage, you may find it difficult to speak up or reach out for help. Thankfully, there are resources available in the state of Minnesota that are intended to help people who have ended up in these situations. Organizations...

  There is no one-size-fits-all formula for women to identify and escape abuse in Minnesota. Sometimes leaving or attempting to leave an abusive spouse is the tipping point that may turn them into murderers. Because of this, every person must evaluate their own...

It is common for instances of domestic abuse to be dramatized in the media. While any exposure to signs of domestic abuse is a good thing, it is important to realize that signs of domestic abuse can be more subtle than direct physical attacks. If you are questioning...

If you are a victim of domestic abuse and you are consequentially going through a divorce, you may still be worried about the future well-being of your children, especially if the other parent of your children was your abuser. It is important that you do not keep...

Relationships do not need to be violent in order for them to be dangerous or abusive. If you are feeling scared or controlled in your relationship, it is likely that you are in an abusive relationship. It is important that you recognize your relationship as an...