Laurence Jordan

  A domestic abuse lawyer takes up cases where one partner is being abused by the other. Domestic abuse can be any of the following (though it is not limited to the mentioned conditions). It can be verbal, physical, sexual, financial, spiritual, or social abuse. Threatening attitude, stalking (unwanted attention and communication) are also included. Lawyers who take up cases related to domestic abuse understand that all cases are not genuine.

Domestic violence leaves a victim traumatized. If a victim wants to bring the abusive partner to book, choosing the right attorney is very important. Victims must consider the following before hiring an attorney. 1. Experience An attorney with hands-on experience in domestic violence cases would know the nitty-gritty. There is no substitute for experience when it comes to legal nuances. One must choose an attorney with years of experience behind them. 2. Expertise Without any doubt, the attorney must know the nitty-gritty of law like the back of their hand. In most cases, attorneys develop this skill with experience. 3. Easy access and availability Victims undergoing trauma need a timely response. An attorney held up with several cases would not be able to spare time at the right moment. Similarly, attorneys must be accessible. There should not be any third-party between the client and the attorney. 4. Affability, sensitivity, and empathy During tryi...