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 →
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Why a prenup agreement?
A prenuptial agreement is between two people who are about to get married. It deals with the financial consequences if the marriage ends in divorce. Although divorce is the last thing on a happily engaged couple’s mind, keep in mind that California has a very high rate of divorce and it makes a lot of… Continue reading →
Domestic violence injunctions
If your spouse or partner is threatening you or has physically abused you, do not put up with this behavior. By filing a domestic violence injunction, you can have that person removed from your home and barred from coming near you or contacting you. False accusations of domestic violence during divorce proceedings can hurt either… 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 →