Family Violence Appellate Project (FVAP) case alert highlights protection for domestic violence survivors

Family Violence Appellate Project (FVAP) shared a case alert that highlights available protection for domestic violence survivors.

The case demonstrates how a Domestic Violence Restraining Order (DVRO) can be obtained for nonphysical forms of abuse such as those involved in covert abuse and coercive control.

Read FVAP's report for valuable information about the Domestic Violence Restraining Order process and pay attention to the practice tips on page 2. You can view the report in the images on this page, or click the button below for a PDF version.

For additional insights and information about this case, read the related article: Angry Post-Divorce Words End Up In Court.

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