Domestic violence in marriages is a very real issue, and something that is sadly overlooked all too often. The National Coalition Against Domestic Violence has found that a woman is assaulted or beaten in the U.S. every 9 seconds, and domestic violence hotlines get about 28,000 calls each day. In many of these situations, there… Continue reading →
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Domestic violence and protective orders
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 →
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 →
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