Category Archives: Domestic Violence
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 »
Domestic Violence And How To Protect Yourself
If your spouse is violent, you may feel trapped in an impossible situation. But you should know that such violence has a name: domestic violence. Not only that: there are legal repercussions for domestic violence, as well as state sanctioned protections for victims. Numbers Worth Knowing in Florida Over 100,000 of these crimes were… Read More »
Escaping Dating Violence
If you are in a relationship that is abusive, you may not know exactly what to do in order to be safe. The truth is, you may be in serious danger, and getting help quickly is a wise decision. Florida law offers protections for victims of dating violence; a reputable local attorney can help… Read More »
