Domestic Violence

Domestic violence is a problem that plagues our society. It can be difficult to get out of a relationship where there is rampant physical and emotional abuse. Many victims return to their abusers because they do not have social support and are overwhelmed by their situations. Attorney Celentano understands how emotionally draining domestic violence can be on victims and their families. Attorney Celentano can represent your interests in seeking a restraining order in Superior Court so that you and your family are safe from your abuser.

Following are warning signs of an unhealthy relationship, excerpted from the Domestic Violence Services of Greater New Haven website.

- Are you afraid to disagree with your partner because of his/her temper?
- Do you make excuses to yourself or to others for your partner’s behavior?
- Does your partner accuse you of flirting or cheating?
- Does your partner destroy things that you care about?
- Does your partner grab, pull, or push you and/or hit in places where the bruises won’t show?
- Does your partner threaten to harm or kill you, your child, your pet, or your family?
- Does your partner force you to have sex or do sexual things that make you feel uncomfortable?
- Does your partner humiliate you in public or private?
- Has your partner displayed a weapon or destroyed things to scare you?
- Does your partner control the family finances and deny you money and/or credit cards?
- Are you not allowed to have house or car keys of your own?
- Does your partner make it difficult or impossible for you to go to work or school?
- Has your partner manipulated you with “head games?”

Trying to break away from an abuser and to get out of an abusive relationship can be very difficult. Attorney Celentano is available to help you if you are in need of a restraining order. Remaining in an abusive relationship is not only harmful to you, but can impact your family, including your children.