Domestic Violence

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Domestic Violence

Domestic abuse victims are protected by both federal and state laws, and they can seek remedy in both civil and criminal court. Victims may, for example, assist law enforcement in building a criminal case against their abuser while also filing a civil assault and battery complaint.Domestic violence lawyer in thane The Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) provides additional resources for domestic violence victims at the federal level. Domestic Violence Laws is a sub-section of FindLaw that offers state-specific links to domestic violence laws, related information, and forms, as well as an overview of the federal Violence Against Women Act, information on criminal stalking, and more.