The term “family violence” can refer to several aspects of abuse: child endangerment, mental abuse, dating violence, assault and battery between spouses, and more. At HKH Family Law understand the deeply sensitive nature of family violence and the fears and concerns surrounding abuse. If you or someone close to you is suffering in an abusive situation, please contact our office for legal advice, and for referral to local resources in Collin, Denton, and Dallas counties, including shelters, counselors, and other service providers who may help address your situation. Our Family Law attorneys recognize: in situations involving family violence, you don’t just need an attorney, you need a legal counselor.
Family Violence divorce cases require an approach different from any other type of divorce. Family violence will be prevalent in many aspects of your divorce including safety of the parties and children, child custody, visitation, and even the division of property. The importance of hiring the right attorney at the onset of a divorce involving family violence can make or break your case.
A single episode of domestic abuse can have adverse and lasting impact on child custody arrangements and may result in supervised visitation or the termination of parental rights.
Below are links to a few Texas and local-area resources. Contact our attorneys for further help with your particular needs.
• List of Texas Resources regarding Domestic Violence – http://www.aardvarc.org/dv/states/txdv.shtml
• Texas Health and Human Services, Family Violence Centers – https://www.hhsc.state.tx.us/Help/familyviolence/centers.shtml
• Dallas Area Domestic Violence Resources – http://www.dallasdvresources.org/phone.php