For victims of domestic violence or sexual assault. Learn your rights and find support.
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Laura Bonetzky-Joseph My ex somehow is stalking me online and hacking into my private sites. How do I get him to stop? May not be using right terminology, but he somehow got into my facebook page. Don't know how as it is marked private. That is not the only site. HELP
"I've got all my life to live. I've got all my love to give. I'll survive. I will survive." - Gloria GaynorA beacon of hope, strength and empowerment for all women around the world - - watch the music video of I Will Survive. You have the right to live, love and survive!
Rachel Dragunas Thank you for being a great resource!
Denisse Wolfenzon, Program Director, has been a pivotal part of the WomensLaw.org team since 2006...
Amanda Hosmer I need help. I am in an abusive marriage, I'm disabled, and having financial difficulties. My disability was denied, they said I didn't return the paperwork in 30 days, but the internet application sad I had 60 days. I need a divorce before he hurts me again, and I haven't worked in over 10 years so I don't have the means to get out of this. Any resources or advice would be greatly appreciated.
"If you are afraid that the other parent will take your children away without your consent, you can ask the judge to issue an emergency custody order, which most states provide."You can ask the judge to include in the order that the other parent cannot take the children out of the state, or that...
WomensLaw.org receives hundreds of emails to the Email Hotline every year asking about what a father's custody rights are if the mother and father are not married.Whether the father has custody rights already or whether he would have to go to court to file for custody rights depends on whether his...
The North Carolina Legal Empowerment and Advocacy Project, a joint project between WomensLaw.org and the North Carolina Coalition Against Domestic Violence (NCCADV), is in its second year of service providing help to victims of abuse and their families.Under the direction of Brenda Rivera-Sanchez,...
"You have the right to your own privacy."To read more about your rights visit WomensLaw.org.
Maire Bogart-Williams I stumbled upon this website while doing research for my law degree in Domestic Violence. Awesome website with tons of great info for those in need or those who know someone in need!
Lisa Sheppard I AM MY SISTERS KEEPER!! SO ARE YOU! HERE'S TO GOOD WOMEN MAY WE BE THEM MAY WE KNOW THEM AND MAY WE RAISE THEM. a.s.
"If you are in an abusive relationship and need to break your lease or you are facing any difficulty with your land lord, there may be rights in your state that can protect you."You can read about your specific rights if you live in New York or D.C., otherwise please contact us with your situation...
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