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 →
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California Domestic Violence Prevention Act
The California Domestic Violence Prevention Act defines domestic violence as, “Intentionally or recklessly causing or attempting to cause bodily injury.” In addition, it says, “Placing a person in reasonable apprehension of imminent serious bodily injury to the person or to another. Engaging in any behavior that has been or could be illegal, such as molesting,… Continue reading →
What are restraining orders?
Restraining orders are sometimes not fully understood, and in some cases people don’t realize they had this option. A restraining order (also called a “protective order”) is a court order that can protect someone from being physically or sexually abused, threatened, stalked, or harassed. The person getting the restraining order is called the “protected person.”… Continue reading →
Accused of child abuse?
If you are aware of an abusive situation involving a child, it is important for you to call Child Protective Services immediately. Besides friends and family members, there are other individuals who are mandatory reporters, such as teachers, principals, doctors or therapists. Once a report is made, CPS will investigate the claim – sometimes the… Continue reading →
Obtaining a restraining order
A restraining order is a court order that protects an individual and prohibits one person from having contact with another, especially during divorce proceedings. A restraining order can be obtained for domestic abuse, harassment, or child abuse – just to name a few. · Domestic abuse is when one adult has intentionally caused you physical… 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 →
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 →
Spousal abuse
The ending of a relationship may be one of the most stressful times a person goes through in their lifetime. When both parties decide it is time to end the relationship, all is okay. However, when only one person wants the relationship over, the actions and reactions of the parties may precipitate angry feelings. If… Continue reading →
Domestic violence and child custody
Are you being abused by your spouse? If so, it is hard not to feel angry and resentful. Do you wonder why you have stayed with your spouse for this long? Under California law, domestic violence is a crime that is taken very seriously. California Family Code Section 6211 states, “Domestic violence is abuse perpetrated… Continue reading →
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