Category Archives: Domestic Violence
Domestic Violence: What does it Mean for Athletes and Coaches?
No one would argue against the perpetrators of domestic violence (DV) being held accountable for their actions, right? But when it comes to the world of professional sports, what does accountability look like? Just like in all professions, there are known aggressors who frighten and harm and girlfriends, wives, and lovers in every sport,… Read More »
When Domestic Violence is Aimed at Men
When many people think about domestic violence (DV), they picture a battered wife whose drunken husband got out of control. But that is absolutely not the only way DV occurs. In fact, there are plenty of situations when men, not women, are the victims of violent attacks. But when a man gets a black… Read More »
Domestic Violence Is A Crime
After Oath Keeper Stewart Rhodes was arrested in connection to the January 6th riots, his estranged wife, Tasha Adams, saw fit to chronicle their journey together and the abusive behavior she tolerated for years. If any of this sounds familiar to your own experience, you are experiencing domestic violence, and need to find a… Read More »
When You Need A Protective Order
Over 100,000 victims of domestic violence have reported crimes of abuse in a single year here in Florida. It is unknown how many unreported cases leave victims fearful and traumatized. If you are in either category, the time to get assistance is long past. At Wise/Lieberman, our experienced and compassionate domestic violence attorneys are… Read More »
Is Superbowl Sunday Fraught With Danger For You?
It’s the biggest day of the year for football fans across the country. As the top two teams in the NFL face off to see who walks away with the 2022 Super Bowl rings, television sets from Boca Raton to NYC, from Seattle to Dallas will be tuned in to the game. That means… Read More »
Holiday Domestic Violence
The winter holidays are full of traditions: baking, decorating, gatherings and songs. Great meals, special gifts, and lights galore. Everywhere you look you see happy families full of love and expectation. But your family isn’t like the others you see. For you, the holidays are a time of fear. That’s because domestic violence always… Read More »
On The Sidelines When A Loved One Suffer Domestic Violence
It might be your child, or a dear friend. Maybe it’s your parent, a co-worker, or a sibling. Whoever it is you’re thinking of, there’s nothing more frustrating than believing in your heart that someone you care about is suffering abuse at the hands of their significant other. You may feel helpless, but the… Read More »
Roadblocks To Reporting Domestic Violence For Transgender Individuals
If you are a transgender person who suffers in silence when an intimate partner becomes abusive, you are not alone. The transgender community has repeatedly experienced difficulty in finding a safe space to exist, and drawing attention to themselves is often a frightening and humiliating experience. At WiseLieberman, we want people to know that,… Read More »
Domestic Violence Hits An Extreme
A jilted lover took matters into his own hands when his former girlfriend called it quits in Lake Wales. After Kevin Cooper repeatedly harassed his ex, he ultimately showed up at the bar where she and a new boyfriend were enjoying themselves. Cooper had a gun, and he used it to shoot the couple,… Read More »
Strangulation: A Predictor Of Greater Violence
If you are a victim of domestic violence (DV), you have likely suffered in silence for some time. The various aspects of this tragedy include verbal and emotional abuse, often accompanied by hitting, kicking, biting, burning, throwing things, and strangulation. Sadly, studies indicate that for victims of strangulation, the chances of greater violence, including… Read More »
