Definition Batterer - a person who uses violence and/or threats of physical, sexual or emotional violence against a member of the household or in a dating relationship.
Application in Divorce The batterer blames the victim and accepts no responsibility for his own behavior. The spouse who commits any type of physical abuse on the other spouse or children is considered the batterer. Domestic violence or abuse is grounds for a divorce in every state. The abused should contact a domestic violence shelter for immediate relief and information about what steps to take to be protected.

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  1. But, It Does Not Happen Often...
    "It does not happen often." This is what most police officers hear when settling a domestic dispute. The spouse who has been abused does not want the other spouse to go to jail. Everyone should know that abuse escalates over time, so what is not "so often" becomes "a lot," and it typically gets worse, so when signs of abuse are evident, it is best to rectify the situation as soon as possible.
    Contributed on 5/16/2007 by: DivorceDex.com Staff
    Category: Domestic Abuse  (Applicable in All States)
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