Atlanta Domestic Abuse Defense Lawyers

Domestic Relations and Family Law

Domestic violence occurs when any family member, partner or ex-partner tries to dominate or control another. Domestic violence can be both physical and psychological (emotional abuse). Domestic violence usually refers to abuse that occurs between spouses, but can also describe any violence between cohabitating people as well as non-married couples.

Types of Atlanta domestic violence can include:

• Physical violence
• Sexual violence
• Incest
• Psychological abuse or emotional abuse
• Economic abuse
• Spiritual abuse
• Stalking

Certain types of domestic violence are punishable by law in the State of Georgia, while some are not. It is very important to have an Atlanta domestic violence defense attorney on your side to help you sort out the complicated laws involving domestic violence.

Some statistics about domestic violence:

• Approximately 3 million women are abused by their partner every year in the U.S.
• One of every four women will be assaulted by their partner over their lifetime.
• In homes where domestic violence occurs, children are at a 300% greater risk of being abuse.
• 6-12% of women are abused annually.
• 20-30% of women receiving welfare are current victims of domestic violence.
• 30-65% of all homicides of women are related to domestic violence.

If you have been charged with domestic abuse in Georgia, it is imperative that you hire aggressive legal professionals to defend you. Please call the experienced Georgia domestic violence defense lawyers at Conaway & Strickler, P.C. today for your free consultation to see how we can help you.