domestic violence

My Abusive Marriage Destroyed Me -- and My Finances

Everyone talks about the physical aspect of domestic abuse, but there€'s more to it. Leslie Morgan Steiner's ex-husband left her not only battered, but nearly bankrupt.

The High Price of Restraining Orders

Temporary restraining orders, meant to protect abused spouses, have become the tool of choice for family disputes. This year, up to 3 million could be issued, costing taxpayers at least $4 billion. Adding to that cost are the many frivolous orders, the most outrageous being the one brought against David Letterman in 2005. It highlights several unresolved problems.