It’s time for Virginia lawmakers to expand protections for domestic violence victims

By: Maria Riegger

Outlets: Virginia Mercury

Published: July 28, 2026

Words: 821

Last Updated: 6 days, 11 hours ago

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I am a Virginia attorney, and have lived here most of my life. I know the legal system here and understand the burden of proof. I believed that my knowledge of the law, and my ability to hire experienced counsel, would allow me to protect myself when I left an abusive marriage.

I was wrong.

Access to justice is not simply about access to lawyers or financial resources. It is also about whether the law …

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