Divorce and Domestic Violence: When Do you Take Back An Abusive Spouse?

Divorce lawyers don't always have all the answers! I certainly don't! For example, consider the situation of actor Charlie Sheen, as recently reported in the news.

According to news reports, Mr. Sheen and his wife are now trying to reconcile and work out their issues. The couple have two children and, according to published reports from her attorney, they hope to get past the "bad night," when he allegedly held a knife or made threats against her. Aside from published reports, no one really knows what happened in that situation. And arguably, it is no one else's business, is it? I suppose we all should hope that they can work out any problems they may have between them.

But what about other situations in which domestic violence occurs? In other words, if you were a victim of serious spousal abuse, would you ever "go back" and give your spouse another chance? Would you insist that your partner seek counseling as a condition of returning? Also, should it matter whether or not you have children? Of course, children are often victims of an abusive marriage, too, aren't they? There are so many questions in family law matters, like these questions, which can be difficult to answer!

Positive Parenting Through Divorce

Many states, including Georgia, now require divorcing parents with children to take a "children of divorce" course, which is generally a 4 hour class designed to help parents make good choices concerning their children. For example, such courses help parents know when and how to tell small children about the divorce.

The point here is that, even though you may travel a lot with your job, and even though it may be difficult for you to attend such a class, you are still going to have to do it, that is, if you want the judge to grant you a divorce! At least you aren't required to take the class with "Sluggo;" but you each must take it and then turn over the certificate of completion to your attorney.

Fortunately, there are a number of convenient locations, days, and times, in Augusta, Georgia, where you can take the class. For example, Life Management Group, located at 4210 Columbia Road, Suite 7A, (not far from The Goolsby Law Firm, LLC.), is one excellent place to take this class. (We will discuss what is offered in their course in a later blog post). Check them out at www.gaparent.com. Your divorce lawyer can also give you information about other class sites located conveniently near you.

Also, if you prefer, you can take the class online, at a time that is good for you, by simply going to: www.positiveparentingthroughdivorce.com.
But no matter whether you take the class online, or "on ground," your divorce attorney must receive the certificates of completion so that he or she can show the court that you have completed this requirement!

Don't you agree that taking a parenting class is a good idea, and also worth it, in order to get rid of your sorry spouse, "Sluggo?!"