Any incident in which there is a domestic violence allegation in Massachusetts can cause problems for the person who is accused. These can negatively impact anyone, but if it is a person who is in a prominent position, the aftermath can be challenging in myriad ways...
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How to properly serve a restraining order
A Massachusetts resident can obtain a temporary restraining order against someone who is putting their emotional or physical security in jeopardy. The temporary order must be served within five days of a hearing, and a hearing date may be moved if service is not...
What to know about facing domestic violence charges
You may wonder what happens to you or your family if you're facing domestic violence charges. A domestic violence conviction is serious and can include jail time. Understanding the basics of these charges and the facts of your case is crucial in developing a sound...
What about the men? Understanding domestic violence and male victims
An estimated one in four American men will experience domestic violence and abuse at some point in their life. Far fewer will report their abuse. Over the course of the past decades, researchers have seen a major increase in men who report domestic violence. As...
What a 209A order means for your gun rights
A domestic violence protective order, also called a restraining order or a 209A, has many implications, especially for firearms owners. Massachusetts has some of the most restrictive firearms laws in the country, and a domestic violence allegation may mean you are...
What Massachusetts is doing to stop domestic violence
Each month in Boston, police receive thousands of domestic violence calls. This is in addition to the thousands of calls made to hotlines and women’s shelters. And, if left unattended, domestic violence can easily escalate, at times leading to homicide. In March this...
