In California, a "stay-away" order is just what it sounds like: Also known as a Criminal Protective Order (CPO), it's a court order that obliges one person to keep away from another. However, California courts also use something known as a Civil Restraining Order...
There's no roadmap when it comes to life, so you're generally forced to watch for signs along your path that help you make good decisions. However, the signs that should be guiding you aren't always 100% obvious -- particularly in matters of the heart.Could all the...
Are you ready to tie the knot but worried about how your student loans will affect your intended spouse? Does your intended have a lot of student loan debt that you're worried about taking on?You aren't alone. These days, a lot of younger people have significant...
Everybody going through a divorce ultimately hopes that it will be quick and uncomplicated -- but things don't always go that way.Well, one 45-year-old Florida woman took an approach to her divorce that has now made national headlines. She and her husband had...
The nights are getting longer, the air is getting colder and we're already in October. Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas will all be happening before you know it. That means that it's time to discuss your holiday plans with your co-parent and make any necessary...
If you're in an abusive relationship, you know that the only sure road to safety is to get out and put some distance between yourself and your abuser.Unfortunately, the mere act of leaving can actually make your situation more dangerous -- at least for a while. Here...
It doesn't matter how you got to this point -- you're there and you're getting divorced. Now, you have to find a way to reinvent your life and move forward. Where do you start? Here are some practical tips that you can use: 1. Remember what's most important to you For...
Are you headed for a divorce? If so, brace yourself because everybody who finds out will likely have advice they want to share.The big problem is that a lot of people get their facts about divorce mixed up. If you rely on that information to guide your actions, you...
You can't completely protect your child from the fallout of your divorce. However, you can minimize the effects. By concentrating on your emotional awareness, you can help your children develop theirs -- and weather the tides of the divorce a little easier. Here are...
Gun Violence Restraining Orders (GVRO) -- which are generally called "red flag" laws -- exist in numerous states -- including California. They have just seldom been used -- until now. In the past, police officers often had a difficult time separating potentially...