The National Coalition Against Domestic Violence reports that a shocking twenty people are abused by intimate partners every twenty minutes. Domestic violence is more common than the average person suspects, but it’s easy to see why it seems so rare — very few victims are willing to speak out.
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Video: Harassment Restraining Orders
In this video segment we discusses the nature harassment restraining orders in Minnesota, including: (1) the legal definition of “harassment;” (2) the process involved in securing an HRO; and (3) the remedies available to someone has been a victim of harassment.
The law provides the opportunity for someone who believes they have been the victim
Overview of Reunification Therapy Among Parents and Children
Every family has their disagreements. Unfortunately, some parents take things to the extreme, and deny parenting time to the other. When that happens, reunification therapy may be the best option to rekindle the lost relationship between a parent and child. If you are involved in a challenging situation with another parent, we are here to help. Quite often, in these situations, the underlying conflict among parents will turn into alienation of one parent. That parent becomes estranged (e.g., absent) from the child’s life, while the other assumes the …
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Minnesota Harassment Elements and Concepts
Harassment in Minnesota is defined by statute and a specific process is in place to obtain a Harassment Restraining Order. Here are some key elements: Harassment: Single incident of assault, or repeated, unwanted acts designed to invade the rights, safety and privacy of another and that have a substantial adverse effect on the intended recipient. Process: Alleged victim submits papers to judge, outlining what happened. If court believes act of harassment occurred, Harassment Restraining Order is issued. Alleged aggressor may dispute issuance of …