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Domestic Violence

Axelrod & Associates, P.A.

May 05, 2023

Orders of Protection for Minors Approved by the Court of Appeals – But not Domestic Violence Charges for Child Victims

In Taylor v. Taylor, the SC Court of Appeals approved orders of protection for minors, although SC Code § 20-4-20 excludes minors from the definition of “household member.” Family courts are authorized to issue orders of protection for minors who need protection when they live…

Divorce,Domestic Violence

Axelrod & Associates, P.A.

Nov 17, 2021

How do you get an order of protection in sc?

If you or a family member are being abused and need an order of protection from the family court, contact your SC divorce attorney on the Axelrod team immediately to find out how to proceed and how we can help. Below, we will go over…

Child Custody,Child Support,Divorce,Domestic Violence

Axelrod & Associates, P.A.

Apr 02, 2021

What are emergency hearings in family court?

Emergency hearings can provide a way to get in front of a judge on pressing matters without waiting months for a hearing to be scheduled, but they are only available for true emergencies such as where a child is in danger, there is an immediate…

Domestic Violence

Axelrod & Associates, P.A.

Apr 16, 2020

Is the covid-19 shutdown causing an increase in domestic violence?

Media reports indicate an increase in domestic violence calls in countries around the world and in some SC counties during the COVID-19 shutdown. Where are domestic violence incidents increasing and why? What should you do if you are charged with domestic violence during the coronavirus…

Criminal Defense News,Domestic Violence

Axelrod & Associates, P.A.

Jul 16, 2019

When police arrest the victim of domestic violence

Many of us were told as children that the police are our friends and they are there to protect us. If there is trouble, call the police… most of us were not told that the police might arrest us, beat us, or even kill us…