How Domestic Violence Affects Custody and Support in California (2026)
Learn how California family courts treat domestic violence in custody and support cases in 2026. Know your rights and how to prepare your case.
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Understanding Domestic Violence Restraining Orders in California
Domestic violence restraining orders in California can offer urgent protection. Learn how DVROs work, from filing to enforcement, and why swift action matters.
I’ve been served divorce papers that include false allegations: what do I do?
Receiving divorce papers is already overwhelming. When false allegations are part of the paperwork, the situation can feel even more difficult. It’s essential to stay calm and know how to address the issue. Here’s what to do if you receive divorce papers containing...
Can you protect yourself and your children without a divorce?
Domestic violence creates a terrifying and dangerous situation. You may feel trapped, believing divorce is your only option for safety. The good news is that California law provides legal alternatives if your moral beliefs prevent you from getting a divorce. Let us...
How does the “dominant aggressor” law affect divorce cases?
Divorce often brings emotional turmoil, but when domestic violence enters the picture, the stakes rise dramatically. California's "dominant aggressor" law changes how these cases unfold, especially during divorce proceedings. This law aims to protect victims and...
Divorcing with domestic violence allegations
No marriage is perfect. While some couples can overcome their issues, others determine that divorce is their best option. However, when a marriage involves harm and abuse to a partner, it may not be as simple as filing for divorce to escape domestic violence. When...
Domestic violence: Protecting yourself during and after divorce
No relationship is perfect. Married couples will frequently have disagreements and disputes. While this is considered common, even in a healthy marriage, if the conflicts become aggressive or physical, this is no longer healthy or even safe. Events of domestic...
How exposure to domestic violence negatively impacts your child
As a parent, you have a drive to do everything you can to keep your child safe. While that means providing for them so that their basic needs are met, it also includes protecting them from dangerous environments. And that’s exactly what you might have to do if your...
Overview of restraining orders in California
but they may not know that there are different types of these orders and that they can vary in the types of restrictions they order. For domestic violence situations, however, the need for a restraining order may be immediate and it may need to be as expansive as...
Requesting a domestic violence protective order
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...