Q: What Do You Get When You Mix Divorce With Abuse?
A: A Despicable Power Play… But One You Don’t Have To Face Alone!!

Domestic violence is a deplorable but undeniable reality in our society. Here at the Eversole Law Firm in Birmingham, Alabama, our attorneys also have criminal law backgrounds, so we deal with this terrible issue frequently in that capacity. But in our capacity as legal advocates in family law, we see the subject of emotional and physical abuse rear its ugly head all too often as well. According to the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence, 75% of calls for assistance to the police and 50% of homicide perpetrated by spousal batterers after a couple has separated. This is no coincidence. One person has had enough and wants out; the other grasps at the last lever of control available to them: fear. The introduction of fear into the situation throws the balance of power all out of whack – a spouse who lives in fear of the other may abstain from even filing for divorce, or be unwilling or unable to argue on their own behalf on such important issues as child custody and finances. But that fear hanging over you is an illusion; in truth you have the entire system working on your behalf and it is your abuser who is alone. Begin by getting a family law attorney immediately and inform him of the abuse. A competent attorney with experience in such matters will take steps to ensure your physical safety and the protection of your legal rights, bringing in the courts and police when appropriate.

What The Eversole Law Firm Does To Help Clients Dealing With Abuse

First, you need to reach out and connect with us as soon as possible. We cannot help you unless we know about your situation. You can contact us for a free consultation. Of course, every case is different, but if you decide to take us on as your advocate, there are certain basic services we can provide to mitigate any risk to you while together we proceed with your divorce and, ultimately, toward your freedom. That includes something as simple as informing you when we are going to serve your spouse with the divorce papers, so that you can make sure you and your children are already somewhere else – somewhere safe – when that moment comes. If you don’t have friends or relatives to stay with, we also have contacts with local groups that provide shelter for people going through exactly what you are. This is the kind of safety net stretched out for you the moment you take us on as your legal representation. We also move aggressively to secure protection orders and, if necessary, pursue criminal charges against the abuser. In this regard you have the benefit of enlisting a law firm with years of experience not only in family law but also criminal law.

We Also Offer an Aggressive Defense Against False Accusations

Just as we would fiercely go to bat for a client suffering spousal abuse, we also recognize that divorces can be messy in all kinds of ways, and we will also defend the rights of anyone falsely accused of such charges. Sometimes one spouse will make accusations simply to be vindictive, or it may be a more premeditated strategy to gain leverage in the divorce proceedings (such as with child custody and support orders). No truly fit parent should have to stand for such slander. We will go to work for you to provide evidence showing your accuser to be a liar, and then it will really backfire for him or her, because now we’re talking perjury. Just remember: these aren’t the days of the Salem witch trials anymore. Someone can’t just accuse you of something and that’s that. We have a system of justice. You are entitled to legal representation that will fight tirelessly on your behalf. Here at the Eversole Law Firm in Birmingham, Alabama, we wouldn’t wake up everyday and come in to our jobs if we didn’t believe that, in the end, truth can prevail.