On behalf of Law Office Of Robert A. Skovgaard | Feb 18, 2020 | Domestic Violence
Many people consider domestic violence an issue that exclusively affects women. However, men can also be victims of abuse from intimate partners and it is often harder for men to seek help due to the stigma surrounding this issue. If you believe you are being abused,...
On behalf of Law Office Of Robert A. Skovgaard | Jan 29, 2020 | Domestic Violence
Domestic violence is threatening violence or causing physical harm to a family member. Different laws apply if the person is not a family member. It is important to understand what constitutes a family member under the law so that you can fully understand the...
On behalf of Law Office Of Robert A. Skovgaard | Oct 16, 2018 | Domestic Violence
Sometimes, it can be difficult for people in Connecticut to recognize the signs of domestic abuse because it begins slowly. Often there is verbal and emotional abuse before there is physical abuse. This might include include threats, criticisms and accusations of...
On behalf of Law Office Of Robert A. Skovgaard | Sep 12, 2018 | Domestic Violence
Residents of Connecticut may have heard the recent improvements to 911 services in the state. Now, a person in need of assistance can send a text message, rather than call a dispatcher. While this new technology is meant to assist persons who have a disability that...
On behalf of Law Office Of Robert A. Skovgaard | Aug 16, 2018 | Domestic Violence
Connecticut residents are likely aware that law enforcement responds to domestic disturbances in a quick and serious manner. In an effort to prevent escalating domestic violence, calls for help are treated as dangerous situations. When police respond to a home where...
On behalf of Law Office Of Robert A. Skovgaard | Aug 8, 2018 | Domestic Violence
Connecticut families are probably aware that being a victim of a violent crime can be frightening long after an abuser has been apprehended. Domestic violence can be an especially scary scenario for victims because, in some cases, the abuser was providing for a victim...
On behalf of Law Office Of Robert A. Skovgaard | Jul 26, 2018 | Domestic Violence
Residents of Connecticut are surely aware that, when it comes to allegations of violent crime, law enforcement does their best to respond swiftly. Domestic violence is a crime that often seems to occur out of the blue with no forewarning. Due to the risk to potential...
On behalf of Law Office Of Robert A. Skovgaard | Jul 3, 2018 | Domestic Violence
When it comes to violent crime, Connecticut residents are surely aware that anyone can be a victim. Despite this knowledge, many people may feel truly shocked by recent headlines that tell the story of two police officers who now stand accused of domestic violence....
On behalf of Law Office Of Robert A. Skovgaard | May 21, 2018 | Domestic Violence
Being in an emotionally or physically abusive relationship can have lasting effects on both parties involved. Add in the fact that technology gives the abuser access to one’s location, the ability to read text messages and listen to phone calls, making the abuse...
On behalf of Law Office Of Robert A. Skovgaard | Apr 30, 2018 | Domestic Violence
When one hears the words domestic abuse, many think of violent physical attacks. Although this stands to be true in many instances in Connecticut, financial abuse is often just as emotionally devastating. This aspect of spousal abuse can create the same feelings of...
