What is Child Protective Services? Michigan’s Department of Health and Human Services is an umbrella agency that promotes health, safety and welfare of citizens within the State of Michigan. Child Protection Services (CPS) falls within DHHS and is charged with investigating child abuse or neglect after someone reprots a suspicion that a child is not […]

Why domestic violence victims in Michigan sometimes stay with their abusers On Behalf of Kirsch Daskas Law Group | Jun 3, 2021 | Family Law  You might assume that victims of domestic violence would escape from the living arrangements they share with their abusers as soon as possible. However, that is not always the case. For a multitude of reasons, […]

What is psychological abuse, and how do I know if it’s happening to me? On Behalf of Kirsch Daskas Law Group | Aug 6, 2020 | Family Law  “He’s just doing it because he loves me… he doesn’t mean it.” Though many people look to identify abuse based on signs of physical harm, mental bruises are invisible. Psychological abuse is […]

How can I tell the difference between psychological and emotional abuse? On Behalf of Kirsch Daskas Law Group | Aug 6, 2020 | Family Law | Among the many types of domestic violence and abuse, psychological and emotional abuse are often used interchangeably due to their similar characteristics and effects. Both psychological and emotional abuse are types of abuse that do […]

What is economic abuse, and how do I know if it’s happening to me? On Behalf of Kirsch Daskas Law Group | Aug 3, 2020 | Family Law  Has your partner ever stolen money from you, or denied access to your bank account? Has your partner ever prevented you from getting a job, or earning your own money? These mentioned actions are […]