Mental abuse is the most frequent form of abuse. Mental abuse is perpetrated against children, against the elderly, against spouses and all other forms of relationships. To have mental abuse in a relationship all you have to have is more than one person in the relationship and one person that is ins......[Read More]

When protecting your children is punishing yourself...you must be in a domestic violence divorce. Here are just a few things you will want to remember when protecting your children from abuse during and after divorce.......[Read More]

International adoption has become a very popular choice among prospective parents who wish to add to their families by means of adopting one or more children. More than 17,000 American families chose to adopt internationally in 2008, according to the U.S. Department of State. They did so for a varie......[Read More]

Alcohol abuse and alcoholism are sadly linked with domestic violence. Alcoholics are more likely to batter their wives (and husbands, but most family violence is perpetrated by men) and they are more likely to batter while intoxicated.......[Read More]

A prenuptial agreement, or premarital contract, is a contract created to protect parties entering into marriage. With divorce rates increasing and remarriage occurring equally as often, many couples feel the need to ensure all prior assets are secured in their name in case of a divorce. With this co......[Read More]

If you are divorcing your spouse, you may decide to continue living in your house and retain the property as the sole owner. In addition, if you decide to drop your husband's last name and take your maiden name, you will need to change your name of all important documents, including your mortgage pa......[Read More]

I am a survivor of Intimate Partner Abuse, committed to shedding light on the Worldwide epidemic of domestic violence. When an intimate partner seeks to gain or maintain control and/or power over another in a relationship by means of Physical, Sexual, Verbal, Psychological and or Economic abuse. Thi......[Read More]

Changing your name while under 18 in Australia requires several specific steps. You must register to change your name with the NSW Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages. Several documents need to be completely filled out and proof of identification has to be shown. You must have parents or a legal......[Read More]

The Precautionary Principle aims to minimize public or environmental threats. This principle, first introduced in Europe in the 1970s, mandates precautionary measures whenever an action is deemed potentially harmful. Measures are eased when the persons responsible provide evidence that no harm will ......[Read More]

Waking up the next morning and regretting a marriage is not enough to get an annulment. An annulment is a legal ruling that states the marriage never existed because the partnership violated the law. Annulment is one area of the law that is both uncommon and difficult to prove. North Carolina, as wi......[Read More]

So you have married and decided to change your last name. Depending on whether you take your spouse's last name or change to some other surname such as a combination of your surname and your spouse's, you may have to follow different procedures to change your surname in California. Just furnishing a......[Read More]

Abused spouses tend to take the blame for being abused. Children are drawn into the guilt by association, that is compounded when the abused spouse seems to allow and accept the abuse.The abuse pattern is sometimes so ingrained in the family that it takes on a sense of normalcy. Clint Van Zandt, in ......[Read More]

The Ukrainian Embassy in Washington, DC, as of May 1, 2005, does not require citizens of Switzerland or the European Union (EU) to apply for visas, including Business visas, to enter the country. However, if you are from another country and you are considering doing business in the Ukraine, you must......[Read More]

When the economy dips, domestic violence often increases, affecting the workplace. This is the second of two articles on preventing DV from hitting your office. We discuss why an employee might need to discuss a domestic violence situation with you, and how you can helpfully respond to her concerns,......[Read More]

B.J. Thomas may sing "Even the bad love is better than no love, and any kind of love is better than no love at all" but I don't believe him and neither should you.Millions of women are stuck in abusive relationships from which they cannot extricate themselves.We don't seek out ba......[Read More]

When you write a will, you take into account the people in your life. You name beneficiaries who will receive parts of your estate. As your life continues, however, you may need to change your will to change its provisions. Even small discrepancies can make a big difference when your estate is bein......[Read More]

Parental permission is required to get certain licenses.moody teen image by pixelcarpenter from Fotolia.comTo obtain a license for a child under the age of 18, including a driver license, work permit or marriage license, the child often must have permission from a parent or guardian. Some.........[Read More]

People need guardians for a variety of reasons. They often cannot make legal or medical decisions on their own and need someone to make these decisions on their behalf. Children sometimes need legal guardians when their parents cannot care for them, while elders who slowly start losing their ability......[Read More]

A prenuptial agreement is a written contract between an engaged couple in which both parties determine how to divide their possessions and savings in case of a divorce. While prenuptial agreements are increasingly popular in Europe and North America, Christian couples seeking a church wedding may fi......[Read More]

If you're a father going through a divorce or custody battle in Austin, it's easy to feel overwhelmed. Often it may seem like the legal system unjustly favors mothers. Fathers' rights organizations can help you by informing you of your rights and offering guidance throughout the legal process. Thoug......[Read More]