BEWARE!!

Domestic Violence Laws are Strong in this State!

• Do not touch your ex (estranged) spouse for any reason.  (Assault)

• Do not go inside the residence of your ex (estranged) spouse, even if your name is on the deed and it used to be your home.  (Trespass)

• Do not telephone your ex (estranged) spouse excessively.  (Harassment)

• Do not telephone the lover of your ex (estranged) spouse.  (Harassment)

• Do not follow, either in your vehicle or on foot, your ex (estranged) spouse.  (Stalking)

• Do not go to the place of business of your ex (estranged) spouse.  (Harassment)

• Do not e-mail or write your ex (estranged) spouse.  (Harassment)

• Do not block the path of your ex (estranged) spouse to a doorway or car.  (False imprisonment)

• Do not use corporal punishment on your children unless both parents clearly agree.  (Assault, DSS)

• Do not confront your ex (estranged) spouse concerning fault issues, such as adultery, alcohol abuse, drug abuse, etc.  Let your attorney do this in the legal process.  (Harassment)

• Do not use curse words either around or concerning your ex (estranged) spouse.  (Harassment)

• Do not threaten to kill your ex (estranged) spouse, EVEN AS A JOKE. (Attempted Murder)

• Do not throw anything (even a paperclip) at your ex (estranged) spouse.  (Assault)

• Do not remove a child from the arms or car of your ex (estranged) spouse.  (Assault)

Ask about any point you do not understand.