By: Garland M. Baker B.
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The intention of Costa Rica's domestic violence laws is to protect — especially women — in cases of aggression or violence against a mate.
However, the law has been transformed into a law that creates a legal license to steal. Judges have not helped the situation at all. There are around 18 different medidas cautelares. This would translate into protective measures or injunctions in English. Most judges use only the harshest one, six months of complete separation of the parties involved. This is true even though in many domestic violence cases the charges are complete lies.
After police eject a husband from his home even if the allegations are fabricated, a court hearing may not take place for months.
