Domestic Violence

Here is a list of everything we have published about Domestic Violence

Domestic Violence and Transitional Compensation Program

Introduction Recently I was working with a family member that allegedly was abused by the spouse (a military member). That’s when I found out about the Transitional Compensation Program. I feel like this information needs to reach family members so …Read More

Article by Mark Gerecht

Is there a DA Form 4187 “Threat for Life” that will allow me to PCS quickly to get away from an abusive spouse?

Is there a 4187 that will allow me to move within 90 days, called Threat for Life? Husband and I are active duty and divorcing. He's been extremely violent in the past... Read the Answer»

Felonies, Domestic Violence, and the Lautenberg Amendment affecting Arms and Ammunition Legal Memorandum

This document has legal advice concerning felonies, domestic violence, arms and ammunition and he Lautenberg Amendment has on them. NOTE: This document is in PDF format

Article by Mark Dail

Violence and Contact: Interpreting “Physical Force” in the Lautenberg Amendment

In 1996, Congress passed the Lautenberg Amendment to prevent domestic violence shooting deaths. The Lautenberg Amendment works the same way as the felon-in-possession law: any individual who has previously been convicted of a qualifying predicate crime is prohibited from possessing …Read More

Article by Mark Dail

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Domestic Violence