If you are a victim of domestic violence, a restraining order may be necessary for your safety. A restraining order is a court order that helps protect people like you from physical or mental abuse. The restrained person can be ordered to stay away from you and your children, pay child support, and move out… Continue reading →
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My ex is threatening me; WHAT CAN I DO?
Are you living in a home filled with domestic violence? You are not alone. According to statistics, 1 in 4 women have been violently attacked by a partner in their lifetime. Not to worry – you have rights! No one has the right to put their hands on you, cause you fear or threaten you…. Continue reading →
What do you mean I have to stay away?
Have you been served a restraining order? Do you need a restraining order for your protection? A restraining order is often issued when a person brings about accusations of domestic violence, physical or emotional abuse, threats of bodily harm, harassment or stalking against a family member, spouse or partner. It requires the alleged abuser to… Continue reading →
Stay-away order
Domestic violence is not a rare occurrence in a marriage, especially when the spouses are in the process of a divorce. Domestic violence is any form of assault and battery inflicted on one family member by another. Are you aware that more than 70 percent of all domestic violence in a marriage happens after the… Continue reading →
Do you need a temporary restraining order?
Many couples going through divorce face intense emotions and financial difficulties. The divorce process can be a lengthy ordeal. When domestic violence enters the picture, something must be done. Even an allegation can have an immediate and detrimental effect on the alleged abuser’s freedom. California takes a strict view of domestic abuse and proof of… Continue reading →
Victim of domestic violence?
Are you the victim of domestic violence? If you answered, “yes”, you probably need a restraining order to protect you from future attacks or abuse. Domestic violence is also known as spousal abuse and consists of abusive behavior by one or both partners in a domestic situation, such as a marriage. All couples argue and… Continue reading →
California bill and spousal abusers
For those of you involved in an abusive relationship, help is on the way. A proposed bill, AB-1522, would end spousal support payments for spouses who have been convicted of violent sexual felonies against their former partners. The bill was initiated by someone who was forced to pay spousal support to her husband after he… Continue reading →
Are you a victim of domestic abuse?
Domestic abuse is an attempt by another person to cause or intentionally cause bodily injury. The individual places the victim in fear of imminent serious bodily injury or harassment that causes significant emotional distress. If you are a victim of domestic abuse, this is a serious issue and you should immediately take steps to protect… Continue reading →
Domestic violence and divorce
Domestic violence sometimes plays a big role in when it comes to divorce. It can be a factor for the spouse to ask for a divorce and it can come after the spouse has asked for the divorce. It comes in the form of physical abuse, threats and emotional abuse. Domestic violence is when one… Continue reading →
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