Los Angeles Marital Rape Lawyer

The most intimate form of violence is a sexual assault by a spouse, ex-spouse, boyfriend, or cohabitating partner. Marital rape hits at the core of power issues in an abusive relationship and it is estimated that 10-14% of married women are raped by their husbands.* If you are in a marital, dating, or cohabitating relationship and you have been forced to have unwanted sexual relations, or if you suffered unwanted intercourse when you were sleeping or otherwise unable to object, California considers you to be a victim of rape.

If you are a victim of marital rape get help immediately.
Call 310.288.1828 an L.A./Orange County lawyer today.

Wife rape is often accompanied by or followed by other dangerous types of violent or emotional abuse and a man who forces his wife or date to have sexual relations is a particularly dangerous type of abuser. It is important that you get the help you need now if you are in a relationship with an abusive man. Contact our Los Angeles law firm, Stolar & Associates, to speak with a lawyer about legal measures for your protection.

Our attorneys understand how difficult it is to discuss marital rape.

Our firm has been representing clients in Los Angeles area court for over twenty years. We have the sensitivity, skill, and compassion to help our clients deal with difficult issues, including the most difficult of all, sexual assault. In order to ensure that you are comfortable, we invite you to arrange a free consultation with one of our family law attorneys, and as our client you will be able to call our office and speak confidentially with your lawyer. You will not have to give personal information to an assistant or paralegal.

Marital rape, battered women, child and spousal support, custody

Often—but not always—marital rape or partner rape is a form of spousal abuse suffered by the woman in the relationship. If you are a victim of emotional or physical abuse in addition to sexual assault, it is critically important that you stop the cycle and remove yourself and, if applicable, your children from the situation. Our lawyers will explain how your situation will affect your husband or boyfriend's obligation for support and his right to child custody and visitation.

Family sexual assaults: you are not alone

We are committed to protecting our clients and their children. You are not alone, and you are not helpless. For your sake and that of your children, please call 310.288.1828 or e-mail our Beverly Hills office for a free consultation with a family lawyer. Begin to repair your life today. Our attorneys represent clients in Southern California communities including Los Angeles, Pasadena, Santa Clarita, Orange County, Santa Ana, San Buenaventura, San Bernardino, and Riverside.

* Russel, D.E.H. (1990). Rape in Marriage. New York: Macmillan Press.