Nearly 10 million people each year are victims of domestic abuse. Both women and men suffer violence from partners, although many never seek help from a domestic violence lawyer. In some cases, abuse never results in injury, and many victims are unsure whether they’re actually victims of domestic abuse. If you’re concerned about the behavior of an intimate partner, below are some signs that you're dealing with domestic abuse.

Signs You Need a Domestic Violence Lawyer

They Control Your Actions

In a healthy relationship, you should be able to leave the house, spend time with friends, visit restaurants, and run necessary errands without the permission of your spouse or partner. If they restrict your actions, need to know where you are at every moment, control what you spend, and check your phone and browser history without permission, you might need the assistance of a domestic violence lawyer. This may be considered domestic abuse, even if they have never physically injured you.

They Force You into Sex

Even after marriage, you have the right to complete bodily integrity. Your partner does not have the right to force you to have sex against your will. In most jurisdictions, this is considered sexual assault or even rape. Similarly, a partner cannot make decisions about whether you should practice birth control or have a baby. If you have experienced any of these situations, even once, you have suffered domestic abuse, and you should contact an attorney immediately.

They Threaten or Humiliate You

As mentioned above, domestic violence isn’t always physical in nature. If your partner has threatened violence to you or to someone else you care about, it could be considered domestic abuse. Screaming at you, physically dominating you, and intentionally humiliating you in public are also serious warning signs that you should take action.

If you’ve experienced domestic violence, contact Larry R. Koss Law Firm in Brockport, NY. They are also an experienced DWI defense and criminal law firm. They have served clients throughout Monroe County and the Greater Rochester area for more than 40 years. Visit them online or call (585) 637-3961 to arrange a consultation with a domestic violence lawyer.