Today, we’ll look at how to defend yourself, whether you’re a victim of domestic violence or a victim of false accusations. We’ll also look at the current issue of violence against seniors.
Today, we’ll look at how to defend yourself, whether you’re a victim of domestic violence or a victim of false accusations. We’ll also look at the current issue of violence against seniors.
This is one of the very painful topics, or when psychological terror or physical assault reigns at home instead of love and peace. Although we have had effective legal tools to get rid of the abuser for many years, many victims still hesitate to seek help because they are ashamed and afraid to take action against the abuser. On the other hand, unfortunately, there are also cases of fabricated domestic violence. It can happen that women, in the context of a divorce battle, invent child abuse or even child abuse by their husbands in order to gain custody of the children. It has to be said that in relation to proven cases of domestic violence, false accusations are at an absolute minimum.
At the outset, it is worth mentioning that there are a number of helplines in our country, and in every region you will find an intervention centre dedicated to helping victims of domestic violence. The staff at these facilities provide very practical advice in acute crisis situations and comprehensive psychological and legal assistance. We will, of course, focus on the legal side of things in our article, but it is certainly a good idea to seek psychological support if you are at risk of domestic violence. At the beginning it is very advisable to confide the whole problem, either on one of the hotlines, but ideally also in your family, a friend or a neighbour. They can all help you later and possibly even testify that you have talked about the problem. It is also a good idea to keep evidence (especially in the case of physical violence) – take pictures of broken things, torn clothes, bruises, have the origin of the injury written down in a medical report, and keep the medical reports carefully.
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The next step that may follow is expulsion. Expulsion may be carried out by the police if, in particular in the light of previous attacks, it is foreseeable that the perpetrator will commit a further attack against life, health or liberty or a particularly serious attack against human dignity. Therefore, if you feel threatened, do not be afraid to contact the police for help. The police will evict the abuser from the house for 10 days and forbid him or her to be in the vicinity or to contact the threatened person in any way. During the eviction, the victim of domestic violence has the opportunity to think things over, contact a lawyer, an intervention centre and, if necessary, apply to the court for an extension of the eviction – in the form of an interim measure.
As of July 2025, the police can evict a violent person for up to 14 days and are also obliged to take away their weapon if they have one. The child welfare authority, the public prosecutor’s office and the intervention centre are automatically informed of the eviction. This not only gives the victim more time, but also broader institutional support.
The court issues an interim measure prohibiting the abuser from staying in the common dwelling, its surroundings and from contacting the victim. Such a measure may or may not be followed by an eviction. Even if the situation is not life-threatening (for example, the abuser is not at home) and you do not call the police, you can file a petition with the court and request an interim measure. The court must decide within 48 hours without a hearing. The measure lasts 1 month, but the court can extend it to 6 months in serious cases.
In fact, it is no longer limited to 1 month – under current legislation, the court can also issue an interim measure for up to 6 months if the circumstances require it.
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It doesn’t usually end with an interim measure. Along with this, criminal proceedings are often initiated, as the abuser has probably already committed a crime. It is when the rapist is gone that the victim should think about what to do next. Domestic violence most often occurs in the family between partners. The victim should consider whether to try therapy or not to continue the relationship and separate or seek a divorce. If there are minor children in the family, the court needs to make a decision about them first. And if it is not possible to agree on the property right away in the divorce, there is often another court proceeding waiting for the former spouses to settle the property. In these proceedings, domestic violence is taken into account and the victim of domestic violence should be favoured.
From July 2025, the courts have an explicit obligation to take into account the existence of domestic violence in child custody decisions and in the division of the matrimonial property. If it is proven that one of the partners has committed domestic violence, this can significantly affect not only the scope of his or her parental rights but also the property settlement. The goal is to prevent the aggressor from further influencing or abusing his or her former partner through children or property.
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It is said that it is indeed the one who knows us best who can hurt us the most. The phenomenon known as domestic violence is clear evidence of this. And as many victims confirm, the worst is not always the blows, but often the humiliation, intimidation and general psychological violence. In fact, injuries from such violence take much longer to heal. What are the most common myths associated with domestic violence? this is the subject of a separate article.
It is a rather rare practice, but in the context of divorce and separation, all weapons are sometimes used, even the dishonest and illegal ones. In some cases, this can lead to false accusations of domestic violenceAnd while it is difficult for the victim of a false accusation, the main thing is to remain calm and use all available legal means to defend yourself. Both eviction and interim measures can be challenged, and the police and the court must decide on objections or appeals soon. You can lodge a complaint against the order to prosecute. Here again, it is very important to keep any evidence that the relationship was not violent (photos, electronic communications) and to call family or friends as witnesses. Making false accusations of a crime is a criminal offence, so the person who fabricated the domestic violence, abuse or molestation can go to prison if proven guilty.
One of the most vulnerable groups of victims of domestic violence are seniors. Usually because they feel shame and guilt if they are abused or economically exploited by their own offspring, but also because they are more isolated, often ill. They rarely confide in anyone and seek help. If you know of someone like this, it is probably the main thing to try to offer help and information. The legal defence options here are the same as for other types of domestic violence.
Domestic violence takes many forms – from physical assault to psychological manipulation to economic restraint. New legislation in force from July 2025 significantly strengthens the protection of victims, including children who experience or witness violence. The police can ban a violent person for up to 14 days, courts have clearer rules for issuing interim measures, and in divorce and custody disputes they must explicitly take into account whether domestic violence has occurred. If this issue affects you personally, don’t wait for it to “blow over” – there are legal tools to fight back and feel safe again.
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