Some instances of domestic violence are actually based on fact. One person in the relationship is overly jealous, jilted or has other issues that make them a violent person, and they act out against their spouse, significant other or partner in a physically abusive, controlling, or manipulative way. But there are many cases where allegations of domestic violence are false, and when false allegations of domestic violence are made, it can have serious impacts on the life of the person who stands accused.

When presented with the idea of domestic violence, many people automatically think of domestic battery, where one spouse, significant other or partner physically abuses the the other person in the relationship. But domestic violence can also include stalking and harassment.

Stalking