Domestic Violence
Physical, emotional, financial, or psychological abuse between intimate partners, affecting custody and protective orders.
Example
Evidence of domestic violence led to supervised visitation and a protective order.
Canadian Equivalent
In Canada, this is referred to as Family Violence (2021 Divorce Act s.2 defines 'family violence' broadly; includes psychological abuse, financial abuse, threats).
Jurisdiction Variations
CALIFORNIA
Domestic Violence (DVPA)
California's Domestic Violence Prevention Act provides specific protections
FLORIDA
Domestic Violence (Injunction for Protection)
Florida uses 'injunction for protection against domestic violence'
TEXAS
Family Violence
Texas uses 'family violence' as the statutory term
Related Terms
restraining-orderprotective-orderbest-interests-of-the-child