Just about every little girl in Connecticut dreams of growing up, meeting Prince Charming and living happily ever after. For some, this fairy tale does appear to become reality; they grow up, marry and grow old with their spouse. For others, this fairy tale quickly...
Domestic Violence
Domestic violence can creep into Connecticut relationship
At first everything seems great -- two people meet and decide to date. Sometimes the relationship ends in marriage; sometimes it continues in a less structured format. For most, there are the everyday disagreements that are resolved one way or another. For others,...
Children and divorce in Connecticut
Years ago, the typical family consisted of mom, dad and the children. Happy or unhappy, peaceful or arguing, this was the norm. Today's Connecticut family looks very different. As a result of the increase in divorce over the years, there really is no average family....
Amber Heard alleges domestic violence by Johnny Depp
Survivors of abuse and violence in a domestic situation are often accused of making false accusations. Unfortunately, domestic violence is a reality and a massive problem nationwide, including in Connecticut. It is a topic that is often swept under the rug, but recent...
Protection can be obtained against spousal abuse
Millions of people nationwide, including here in Connecticut, are victims of domestic violence. Spousal abuse often goes unnoticed, minimized or ignored by others because -- in many cases -- it is not physical violence but other forms of abuse. Victims of such abuse...
New bill in Connecticut set to alter domestic violence laws
The state House of Representatives has just passed a new bill that will modify existing laws for certain violent crimes. Specifically, the new bill put forth here in Connecticut will make changes to laws governing domestic violence and crimes of a sexual nature....
Domestic violence requires action and support
Connecticut residents may have gotten the news that October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. However, few people realize that many victims of domestic violence are men. Women certainly suffer from domestic violence far more frequently than men do, but we...
Connecticut police have new domestic violence checklist
When police arrive at the scene of a domestic dispute in Connecticut, they will now have in their possession a checklist that is meant to help officers determine exactly how serious the situation is. The Connecticut Coalition Against Domestic Violence is the driving...