How Can A Divorce Influence A Domestic Violence Case in Massachusetts?
I can’t tell you how many times I have handled domestic violence cases that have come from a divorce case. Too often what happens is that one spouse decides they need a hand up, whether they’re fighting over who gets the kids, who gets the better deal, and they suddenly make a criminal claim. That’s when I get involved. It’s dirty business. But it happens all the time. And if there’s a conviction in that domestic violence case, than that person has won what they’re after. Is Domestic Violence in Massachusetts A Felony Crime Or A Misdemeanor? Domestic violence is a type, or category, of crime. There is no actual offense called domestic violence. It would be the setting of where the crime took place, for example the crime could be assault and battery that took place in the home. That’s a domestic violence case. It depends on whether or not that underlying offense is a misdemeanor or a felony. For example, if it’s just straight assault and battery, well that’s a misdemeanor. It’s a domest
Related Questions
- I am a victim of domestic violence, and I want a divorce. Can I file for divorce and ask for protection from my spouse in case he/she gets angry because I filed?
- What is "venue," and what is the proper venue for a divorce case or which court do I file a Massachusetts divorce?
- Are There Financial Penalties In A Massachusetts Domestic Violence Case?
