If a person is the victim of domestic violence in California, they can request a restraining order, also known as a protective order. A protective order can ensure that the abuser cannot contact the victim for a period of time. Forms of domestic violence While...
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Domestic Violence
Restraining orders and legal separation can keep a spouse safe
A victim of domestic violence in California can seek a temporary restraining order against their spouse and at the same time can seek a legal separation. The combination of these legal protections can help a victim of domestic violence live in a safe environment and...
What if I cannot wait to divorce an abusive spouse?
Like other states, California has what is called a residency requirement for people who want a divorce. In order to obtain a divorce in California, one or both of the spouses must have lived in the state for at least six months. They also must have lived in Riverside...
How do domestic violence allegations affect child custody?
There are many considerations that the court will assess in a California child custody case. One of the most contentious and challenging is if there are allegations of domestic violence or legal determination that domestic violence did occur in the past. Whether it is...
Is domestic violence exposure harming your kids?
Children are incredibly fragile. While they’re also resilient, this fact probably leaves you worried about your children’s wellbeing when they’re not in your care. This is understandable, but in most instances, children are safe when they’re in their noncustodial...
Does domestic violence impact alimony in California?
When one spouse earns more money than the other, the higher-earning spouse may have to pay the lesser-earning spouse alimony or spousal support if the couple gets divorced. The purpose of alimony is to provide a spouse that may have been dependent on their spouse’s...
Does a spouse have anger issues?
Feeling angry from time to time is natural, but some people seem to feel angry all the time. This can make them difficult to be around, particularly for spouses, children or others who come in contact with them. These people are volatile, demanding and cause enormous...
What is considered domestic violence?
Domestic violence can cause problems for everyone involved with it which can include problems during divorce. Anyone impacted by domestic violence should be familiar with the legal resources available to help them through it and everyone should also understand what is...
The role of restraining orders in California divorces
Domestic violence is one of the most toxic by-products of a bitter divorce. Spouses who fear they will be subjected to physical from the other spouse can insure their welfare by keeping the phone number of the police (or 911) close at hand and using the number as soon...
Domestic violence restraining orders in California
In California, domestic violence is defined as an abuser physically hurting or trying to hurt someone, harassing or threatening another person, destroying personal property or sexual assault. It involves people who are or have been in an intimate relationship such as...