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Portfolio Archives: Domestic Violence Protection

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Amy escaped an abusive marriage. She is ready to start the next chapter of her life.

Domestic Violence ProtectionBy Karen CutliffMarch 12, 2020

Amy is a veteran and has a young son with physical disabilities. Her son, Sam, was born missing his right hand at the wrist. Amy’s husband, Ryan, had recently threatened to kill Amy in front of Sam and her niece. Amy left Ryan after several violent attacks, including one where he put her head through…

With Legal Aid's help, Denise escaped her abuser.
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With Legal Aid’s help, Denise escaped her abuser.

Domestic Violence ProtectionBy Karen CutliffNovember 17, 2018

During Denise and Kirk’s relationship, Kirk frequently talked down to Denise, telling her she wasn’t good enough for him. When Denise became pregnant, Kirk threw her belongings out of his home and tried to pressure her into getting an abortion. Denise had the baby and allowed Kirk visits. At the end of one of these…

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Kate found the confidence to confront her abuser in court.

Domestic Violence ProtectionBy Karen CutliffSeptember 26, 2018

When Kate married Tom, she didn’t know the person he would become. He had been kind and gentle with her while dating, but Tom’s behavior began changing shortly after they got married. Tom suffered from mental health issues, and his doctor prescribed him medication. Tom didn’t want to take the medication, no matter how much…

Brenda's children will no longer be exposed to their father's violent behavior.
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Brenda’s children will no longer be exposed to their father’s violent behavior.

Domestic Violence ProtectionBy Karen CutliffOctober 8, 2017

Brenda came to Legal Aid for assistance obtaining a custody order for her three children. The children’s father, Wayne, was in prison at the time for robbery and domestic assault. Wayne had abused and harassed Brenda for almost a decade. He punched her in the face repeatedly, kicked her in the face and stomach, tried…

Parenting plan protects Monica and her children from further violence.
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Parenting plan protects Monica and her children from further violence.

Domestic Violence ProtectionBy Karen CutliffJune 15, 2017

Monica and her husband, Art, had three children together. During their marriage, Art severely abused Monica by such acts as pulling her by her ankles off a couch, trying to push her out of a moving car while she was pregnant with their middle child, throwing a phone book at her face the night before…

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