Domestic Violence Court
In case you are not familiar with Domestic Violence Court: the insiders call it "Jerry Springer" Court. People seeking a Domestice Violence Injunction (DVI) must prove to a judge that they have been physically battered or are in fear of physical harm. If the judge grants a DVI, one person is prohibited from coming within 500 feet of the other. The punishment if the DVI is violated - arrest and criminal charges.
Domestic Violence Court is related to Divorce the same way bombers are related to ground troops. Some people use it to soften up the opponent before the full assault. A successful DVI filing could immediately establish who gets the house and who gets child custody.
The bottom line: if you are in a situation where divorce is in the near future - do not hit or threaten the other person. You may find yourself out in the street. Even though a DVI is not a criminal charge - it stays on your record forever. Many employers will look down on a DVI charge in your record.
Domestic Violence Court is related to Divorce the same way bombers are related to ground troops. Some people use it to soften up the opponent before the full assault. A successful DVI filing could immediately establish who gets the house and who gets child custody.
The bottom line: if you are in a situation where divorce is in the near future - do not hit or threaten the other person. You may find yourself out in the street. Even though a DVI is not a criminal charge - it stays on your record forever. Many employers will look down on a DVI charge in your record.
posted by Howard at 1:59 PM
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