Abuse of the System

Abuse of the System

Our nation’s court system is free and available to everyone to access if they need the assistance of a judge to deal with a legal issue. However, I often see it being abused and taken advantage of.  Nowhere is this more prevalent than in the area of Orders of Protection. Orders of Protection are available...

[ CONTINUE READING ]
THE STATE OF MISSOURI GETS AN “F” WHEN IT COMES TO PROTECTING WOMEN FROM BEING SHOT BY THEIR ABUSIVE HUSBANDS

THE STATE OF MISSOURI GETS AN “F” WHEN IT COMES TO PROTECTING WOMEN FROM BEING SHOT BY THEIR ABUSIVE HUSBANDS

How many times have we heard this story: a woman gets an Order of Protection against her abusive husband which excludes him from the house and orders that he not come near her. Then, a few days after the order is handed down by the judge, the guy goes to her home, work or her...

[ CONTINUE READING ]