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Domestic violence can take place without warning, but many behaviors are signals that someone might commit such an act. To increase public awareness of this crucial information, a seasoned criminal defense lawyer at Coyne, Cundiff & Hillemann, P.C., in Lake St. Louis, MO, discusses warning signs of domestic violence.

Here are some signs that acts of domestic violence may occur, signs of domestic violence victims, and what to do if violence occurs.

  • Controlling Behaviors: A spouse or partner may ask or demand that the other spouse or partner change their appearance or behavior. If their partner refuses, the one demanding may become angry, make threats, or withhold affection. Verbal assault and exerting physical control, including forced sexual acts, may occur when requests or demands are not met.  Other means of control include withholding transportation, money, information about money, or creating debt to hinder the spouse or partner.
  • criminal-defense-Lake-St.-Louis-MOSigns Of Domestic Violence Victims: Individuals who have unexplained injuries or recurring explanations for injuries, such as falling down, may be victims of domestic violence. Missing days of school or work, frequent late arrivals and personality changes over time might also mean domestic abuse is taking place.   
  • Not all Abuse is Physical: If someone you know goes through a personality change, such as they were once an active person who is suddenly withdrawn, they could be the victim of a mentally or emotionally abusive significant other. Also, if they’re in an abusive relationship, their abuser will try to isolate them from friends or family. If they visit you and their spouse or significant other keeps calling and texting, or even shows up where you are with your friend or loved one, this is also a sign of domestic violence.

If you or someone you know is a victim of domestic violence and needs immediate help, call 911, the National Domestic Violence Hotline, (800) 799-7233, or the Safe Connections 24-Hour Crisis Helpline, (314) 531-2003.

At Coyne, Cundiff & Hillemann, P.C., the family law, divorce, and criminal defense attorneys take domestic violence issues seriously. They believe in protecting the rights of individuals to live healthy, safe, violence-free lives. You can count on them to protect your interests as if your life depends on it, because they know that it does.

If you have questions about domestic violence, talk to a criminal defense, family law, or divorce attorney at Coyne, Cundiff & Hillemann, P.C., in Lake St. Louis, MO. Call (636) 561-5599 to schedule your consultation, visit their website for more information, and follow them on Twitter.

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