Experienced lawyers who understand domestic violence and abuse...

Domestic violence takes its toll on individuals, families, and children in every walk of life, of every race, from the very rich to those struggling to make ends meet.

If you are seeking a separation, divorce, custody arrangement, or legal protection, and domestic violence is a factor in your case, you need a sensitive and experienced lawyer who understands these issues.

Located on Mercer Island and serving the Greater Seattle, Washington Area, the Law Offices of Molly B. Kenny handle a variety of family law cases including those involving domestic violence and abuse.

If you are the victim of domestic violence or abuse, you are in a frightening situation. You may fear for your safety and the safety of your children. You are physically and emotionally fragile and may dread the prospect of a painful court hearing. You may feel so worthless that you think you have no right to bring your case to court, or you may even fear the loss of your abuser's love and regard. In a domestic violence situation, those feelings are normal, but they are not healthy. The attorneys at the Law Offices of Molly B. Kenny understand your situation. We can help you not only to understand your legal options, but also to master your own fears and conflicted emotions. We have access to local medical and mental health professionals who can help you heal in mind and body.

 

According to the American Psychological Association, the threat or reality of separation poses a very real risk of violent retaliation by the abuser. Our attorneys know that your fears have a real basis, and we dedicate ourselves to securing the legal resources to ensure the safety of our clients.

 

The lawyers at Molly Kenny understand the psychology of abuse and the cycles of behavior in abusive relationships, and we also know that in these cases time is of the essence. In a domestic violence or abuse case, we act quickly to gather evidence and secure the legal protection, medical care, and mental health care you need.

If you have been accused of domestic violence or abuse, you are in an equally difficult situation. Your reputation, job prospects, and possibly your relationship with your children all depend on clearing your name. An accusation of domestic violence is emotionally powerful. It is often difficult to see through the weight of the accusation to the facts and circumstances that prove it to be false. At the Law Offices of Molly B. Kenny, our lawyers treat every client with respect and dignity. We have the resources and the knowledge to find the facts and clearly disprove false claims.

 

Evidence is essential in a case involving domestic violence, whether you are a victim or have been accused.

At Molly B. Kenny we know: 

• How to gather evidence for or against domestic violence or abuse
• What evidence to gather
• How to get this evidence into court

 

At Molly B. Kenny, communication and education are paramount. Your attorney will ensure that you fully understand you situation and your options. You will be given a copy of every document that pertains to your case as soon as we get it, and you will receive a prompt phone call whenever there is a development in your case. You phone calls and correspondence will be addressed quickly and thoroughly. 

• If you live in the Greater Seattle, Washington Area...
• If your separation, divorce, or custody issue involves domestic violence or claims of abuse...
• If you are a victim of domestic violence seeking separation, divorce, or legal protections...
• If you have been falsely accused of domestic violence or abuse...

 

Please call the Law Offices of Molly B. Kenny at (206) 381-0100 or fill out the online contact form.

The Law Offices of Molly B. Kenny are located on Mercer Island and serve the Greater Seattle, Washington Area including:

King County: Seattle, Mercer Island, Bellevue, Issaquah, Redmond, Renton, Kirkland, Kenmore, Bothell, Kent, Tukwila. Snoqualmie Falls, North Bend.  Snohomish County: Bothell, Everett, Mukilteo, Edmonds, Woodway, Brier, Mountlake Terrace, Lynnwood, Mill Creek, Snohomish, Monroe.

---

Blog for Domestic Violence

• Washington State Representative Geoff Simpson Charged With Domestic Assault
• 75-Year-Old Ballard Man Kills Elderly Wife, Himself
• Five Out Of Seven 2010 Seattle Homicides Have Domestic Violence Connection
• Police Suspect Missing Seattle Woman Was Domestic Violence Victim
• Homeless Domestic Abuse Victim Now Seattle University Graduate
• Seattle Native And Retired NFL Player Corey Dillon Arrested For Spousal Abuse
• Snohomish County’s "Home For Good" Shelters Victims of Spousal Abuse
• Seattle-Produced Domestic Violence Documentary Plays At Seattle Center
• Spokesman-Review: Sexual Assault Underreported
• Retired Seattle Policeman Charged With Killing Estranged Wife
• Seattle Temporary Housing Options for Domestic Violence Victims

---

Library for Domestic Violence:

• Why Do Some Spouses Stay In Abusive Relationships?   
  Description: Some outsiders may wonder why spouses stay in domestic violence situations for years after the first incident, but, unfortunately, escaping an abusive family situation can be much more difficult than it first appears. Learn more about how difficult it can be to escape an abusive relationship - or even to tell someone about it.
• False Allegations Of Domestic Violence And Domestic Abuse In Washington State   
  Description: Marking false accusations of domestic violence is not only extremely harmful to the person accused, it is also harmful to the real victims of family abuse and family violence. However, false claims of abuse are all too common in divorce and child custody cases, both against men and women.
• Washington State Domestic Violence Resources   
  Description: If you are a survivor of domestic violence or are in a domestic abuse situation currently, there are a number of resources available for you in Washington State. These are just a few organizations in Seattle and the surrounding area that can help you start a new life and and leave your past behind.
• Domestic Violence: Emotional Abuse Is Still Abuse   
  Description: Emotional abuse does not leave visual scars like physical abuse can, but it can be just as destructive and harmful. Learn emotional abuse red flags and better understand how emotional abuse can destroy relationships.
• Is What You Are Feeling Healthy? Signs Of An Abusive Relationship   
  Description: Abusive relationships are not limited to physical acts of violence in Washington State. If your spouse or partner degrades, threatens, and verbally berates you, you could be in an emotionally abusive relationship. Learn some important signs of emotional abuse in the following article.
• Men Can Also Be The Victims Of Domestic Violence And Abuse   
  Description: Although women make up the majority of domestic violence victims, men are often silent sufferers of domestic abuse in Seattle and Washington State. This article collects some shocking statistics regarding men and domestic violence and shares general information for men who have been the victims of domestic abuse.
• Seattle University Participates In Domestic Violence Awareness Week   
  Description: Seattle University turned its focus to domestic violence awareness and education this week with a series of events, workshops, classes, and lectures. The event was organized by the campus' Society of Feminists (SOF).
• Charges Against Seattle Man Shines Spotlight On Domestic Violence Enhancements   
  Description: A current events story involving a man and his former school teacher's troubled relationship have many asking what a Washington domestic violence enhancement is. Learn more about how enhancements work and how it affected the case at hand in Seattle.
• Domestic Violence Victims Have a Place to Go   
  Description: There are many housing options for women who are victims of domestic violence in Seattle. Read this article to learn more about your housing alternatives and contact a Seattle domestic violence attorney for assistance. You don’t have to face this situation alone. We can help you with your domestic abuse case.
• The True Costs of Domestic Violence   
  Description: Domestic abuse doesn't just hurt the men and women who are direct victims of the abuse: it affects their children, their families, our workplaces, our hospitals, and our communities at large. In fact, domestic abuse costs us millions in lost wages, medical bills, and lost productivity - not to mention the long-term consequences that children who see abuse face.

View All

---

Frequent Questions for Domestic Violence:

• What Is Emotional Abuse?
• What Is Verbal Abuse?
• What Is The Legal Definition Of Domestic Violence In Washington State?