We all know or have heard of someone that is a victim of domestic violence. Domestic violence does not recognize fame or wealth. Everyone can be a victim of domestic violence by an intimate partner and women are disproportionately victims. But we don’t hear much about men as victims of domestic violence. The California Partnership Against Domestic Violence reports that 1 in 7 men have experienced severe physical violence by an intimate partner. While there are many organizations that advocate for women victims of domestic violence, and properly so, help for male victims is not as prevalent, as there are virtually no programs or advocacy groups for men. So what should a man that is suffering from domestic violence do? They should consult a family law attorney to file a request for a restraining order with the court.