Brandon Domestic Violence Lawyer

Domestic violence affects over ten million people in the United States every year. While it can sometimes be difficult to identify, its impacts are very clear. Domestic abuse negatively impacts an individual’s psychological and physical health, overall quality of life, productivity, and emotional well-being.

As domestic violence typically occurs in an intimate or close relationship, the chances of reporting the abuse are low – especially in a relationship with a disproportionate amount of power. Domestic abuse has long-term consequences and should be reported. Contact Barnett Gill immediately if you or someone you love is at risk.

How Does Florida Define Domestic Violence?

Domestic violence is defined by the Florida Department of Children and Families as "a pattern of behaviors that adults or adolescents use against their intimate partners or former partners to establish power and control.” The types of domestic violence are:

• Physical abuse
• Sexual abuse
• Emotional abuse
• Economic abuse

Domestic violence might look like:

• Threats
• Isolation
• Intimidation
• Neglect
• Manipulation
• Battery
• Assault
• Stalking
• Kidnapping
• Murder

To press charges for domestic violence, the family members involved must all reside in the same home – unless you have a child with an individual outside of the residence.