California takes domestic violence issues very seriously. Both the accused and the alleged victim have rights that need to be protected. If there is a real threat of harm, a court will issue a protective or restraining order. In most cases, claims of domestic violence are true, however, sometimes claims have no merit and are… Continue reading →
Posts Tagged ‘abuse’
False allegations of child abuse
There is nothing more frightening than a parent to claim child abuse against the other parent in a child custody dispute. Being falsely accused creates a very big challenge for the accused. Courts err on the side of protecting children from alleged perpetrators. A parent who is falsely accused may end up with supervised visitation…. Continue reading →
Marriage isn’t always forever
When a couple agrees to ‘for better or for worse’, does it mean that they are married forever? Today, there are marriages that last forever, but in Southern California, 50 percent of all marriages unfortunately end in divorce. When a couple agrees to ‘for better or for worse’ they are making a commitment to each… Continue reading →
What is an order of protection?
An order of protection is issued by a court in order to protect an individual from being harmed by another due to acts of violence, abuse, threats or harassment. In most cases, they are issued as a result of domestic violence – to keep a spouse and/or children safe from their spouse or partner. There… Continue reading →
Juvenile court
The juvenile court is a division of the superior court. It handles delinquency, status offense, and child abuse and neglect cases for minors. Its purpose is to provide protection and safety to each minor that comes into it. Juvenile court handles cases that involve children who have committed law violations that would be considered crimes… Continue reading →
Family emergencies
Not every family emergency requires calling the police. Of course if you are being threatened or attacked, it is important to call them. What about emergencies that require attention, but not a visit to the police station? Examples include: · Problems when you want to take your child on vacation out of California · Temporary… Continue reading →
Out-of-state restraining orders
Some victims leave the state where they have lived to protect themselves against further abuse. Domestic violence crosses state boundaries. Under the Federal Violence against Women Act, a woman fleeing the state with a restraining order can get enforcement of that order in the new state. According to this law, “all valid restraining orders granted… Continue reading →
Man accused of scamming elderly people
A 45-year old man was recently arrested on suspicion of selling walk-in bathtubs designed for disabled or elderly people, but never delivering them. He has not returned any deposits or money paid up front for bathtubs that sell for about $7,500. He is facing felony charges. He is being held in lieu of $100,000 bail… Continue reading →
Children and the court’s protection
A child will be taken into protective custody when a police officer or authorized person believes the child’s safety is in danger. The juvenile dependency court steps in to protect the child against harm. Before this happens, certain conditions must exist, which include, but are not limited to: · A child is found roaming… Continue reading →
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
A recent newspaper article stated that “Elder abuse is predicted to increase”. Did you know that in 2010 about 7,500 Orange County senior citizens suffered financial and/or physical abuse? Scams have become more and more common for elderly people. They are taken advantage of every day by someone who tricks them into giving them money… Continue reading →
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