Child Deprivation, Domestic Violence and Visitation
Powerpoint on Child Deprivation, Domestic Violence and Visitation issues.
By: Georgia Legal Services Program
Child Endangerment and Family Violence: What You Need to Know
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?The battered mother has to worry that if she leaves, the abuser will take her children, and if she doesn?t, that the government will.? Jill Zuccardy, attorney in Nicholson v. Williams
By: Georgia Legal Services Program
The Role of Guardians Ad Litem in Domestic Violence and Child Custody Matters
A Powerpoint presentation on the Role of Guardians Ad Litem in Domestic Violence and Child Custody Matters
By: Georgia Legal Services Program
General Information about the Law
Divorce (Answers to Common Questions)
This document contains answers to questions many people ask about divorce.
By: Atlanta Legal Aid Society
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Domestic Violence in Georgia Fact Sheet
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This fact sheet provides statistics on domestic violence in Georgia and across the nation and lists hotline numbers and other resources available to help victims of domestic violence.
By: Georgia Department of Human Resources
GLSP Family Violence Project Tool Kit for Protective Orders
This tool kit contains information about domestic violence and stalking, forms, videos and other resources for family violence advocates and victims.
NOTE: If your spouse has ever threatened you, physically harmed you, or you have ever been afraid of your spouse, you should talk to an attorney or call 1-800-33-HAVEN BEFORE you file any divorce forms. In this situation, you could be in danger and need a plan for your safety. Taking any action to separate may put you in danger!
By: Georgia Legal Services Program
Legal Definitions for Family Law and Domestic Violence Cases
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This document contains definitions for legal words often used in domestic violence and family law hearings.
By: Women's Law Initiative
Questions to Ask Before You Hire An Attorney for a Domestic Violence or Family Law matter
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Questions and answers about hiring an attorney, fees and costs associated with taking legal action, and more.
By: National Coalition Against Domestic Violence
How to Leave Safely
Breaking Free From Domestic Violence This resource gives step by step instructions about how to get out of a domestic violence situation.
By: Georgia Legal Services Program
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Brochures on Domestic Violence and Safety for You and Your Children
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This web site contains brochures with valuable information about domestic violence and safety planning for victims, their children, attorneys and advocates. The brochures are in PDF format and may be downloaded or printed out. The brochures are also available through the ABA Service Center at 1-800-285-2221.
By: American Bar Association
Evaluating Whether Batterers Will Kill-- a Lethality Assessment Evaluating Whether Batterers Will Kill-- a Lethality Assessment
By: Georgia Legal Services Program
Economic Safety Plan for Victims of Domestic Violence If you are a victim of family violence, your first concern is the safety of you and your children. When you are in a safe place and have a safety plan and a Temporary Protective Order (TPO), you can start planning your economic security. This guide will help you.
By: Georgia Legal Services Program
Domestic Violence: Safety Tips for You and Your Family
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Whether or not you feel you are able to leave someone who is abusing you, there are things you can do to make you and your family safer.
By: American Bar Association Commission on Domestic Violence
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Safety Planning for Domestic Violence
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This brochure tells you how to take steps to protect yourself against family violence.
By: American Bar Association Commission on Domestic Violence and Tort Insurance Practice Section
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Immigrant Women and Domestic Violence
Domestic Violence and Rights and Options for Battered Immigrant, Migrant and Refugee Women
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Regardless of immigration status, you have the right to be safe in your own home. You have the right to leave anyone or have anyone removed from your home who abuses you and/or your children physically, emotionally, or sexually. This web site contains additional information about: (1) Myths and facts, (2) Public Benefits, (3) Police Assistance, (4) Protective Order, (5) Domestic Violence Shelters, and (6) Legal and Immigration Options
By: Tapestri
Immigrant Women and Abuse
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If you are an immigrant to the United States, and you are a victim of domestic violence or rape, here are some suggestions we hope will help you.
By: Women's Justice Center
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Protective Orders
Domestic Violence and Protective Orders (Answers to Common Questions)
This document answers questions that many people ask about getting protective orders against people who are threatening, abusing or stalking them.
By: Atlanta Legal Aid Society
How to Enforce Protection Orders When You Move To Another State
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Do you have a protective order? Are you thinking of moving to another state? This document contains information to help you use the full faith and credit law for enforcement of your protective order by other states.
By: Violence Against Women Office and Minnesota Center Against Violence & Abuse
How to File for a Family Violence Protective Order
Instructions on How to File for a Family Violence Protective Order
By: Georgia Legal Services Program
How to Get a Restraining Order and Common Questions about Family Violence
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This web site takes you through the steps to get a restraining order and answers common questions about family violence.
By: Women's Law Initiative
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How to Get a Temporary Protective Order A temporary protective order (TPO) is a document issued by a court to help protect you from someone who is abusing, threatening or harassing you. The order will require the abuser to stay a certain distance away from you, your home and your work. The abuser will be prohibited from contacting you in person, by email, by telephone, by mail and through a third party. The court can also order the abuser to stay away from your children if the court feels the abuser poses a risk to your children. This document will walk you through the process for getting a Temporary Protective Order from the court.
By: Atlanta Legal Aid Society
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Rights and Benefits
Consumer Rights for Family Violence Survivors
Family violence survivors who have been able to free themselves from abusive relationships can start to re-build their lives. This web page will give survivors information on economic and consumer issues they may face.
By: Georgia Legal Services Program
Housing and Domestic Violence
Did You Know? (1) A victim of family violence should not be denied housing or evicted from subsidized housing just because of family violence. (2) Georgia has several public housing and housing assistance programs. (3) Shelter groups at the l-800-33HAVEN statewide hotline number can advise you about emergency family violence shelters near you. (4) Some shelters and non-profit agencies in your area may also have transitional housing available.
By: Georgia Legal Services Program
Unemployment Insurance for Survivors of Domestic Violence
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Many victims and survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking must leave work in order to protect themselves, their families, and their coworkers. A growing group of local and national advocates has encouraged making victims eligible for unemployment insurance (UI) benefits when they are forced to leave their jobs because of their fear for their safety and that of their families. This fact sheet for advocates describes the issues and offers model language on domestic violence UI. Please consult an attorney to get an evaluation of your claims. The document is PDF format.
By: National Employment Law Project (NELP)
Sexual Assault and Stalking
Legal Services for Survivors of Sexual Assault
Learn about how the law protects you, financial help that might be available, and how to find support.
By: Georgia Legal Services Program
Stalking (Answers to Common Questions)
This document contains answers to questions many people have about stalking and the legal rights and protections you have against stalkers.
By: Atlanta Legal Aid Society
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