Domestic Violence and Anger Management
Domestic Violence and Anger Management California law specifies that domestic violence is abuse of a current spouse, ex-spouse, a family member, and other individuals involved in intimate relationships such as dating. It is common for people to ask family attorneys about anger management classes. Specifically, they want to know if the law requires individuals convicted...
Domestic Violence Custody Visitation
When Domestic Violence Affects Child Custody and Visitation California recently passed a new state law (Family Code Section 3044) that details how courts are to handle child custody when there are domestic violence claims between parents. The court can limit custody if it finds that one parent perpetrated violence on the other parent any time...
Domestic Violence enforcement
Enforcement of Domestic Violence Protection Orders It is crucial that people take legal action if they have been abused especially if the abuser is a spouse, ex-spouse or partner. Domestic violence and civil harassment are serious offenses and victims can seek legal protection from abusers. Victims should contact a family law attorney experienced in helping...
Domestic Violence Permanent Orders
Permanent Orders in Cases of Domestic Violence Under California law, domestic violence victims can seek orders of protection against their abusers. There are different types of orders including temporary and permanent orders. An example of a permanent order is the Criminal Protective Order. This type of order is intended to protect a victim of domestic...
Domestic Violence Support
Financial Support in Domestic Violence Cases You may not be aware of how domestic abuse charges can impact your custody rights and financial responsibility. California’s divorce laws favor joint custody to make sure there is adequate contact between children and parents. However, this can change if there are charges or claims of domestic violence. How...
Domestic Violence Temporary Orders
Effective Temporary Orders in Domestic Violence Cases Most lawsuits are not quickly resolved. It can take months or years to settle a dispute. But you may not have that kind of time if you have filed for divorce. Immediate decisions need to be made pertaining to custody of the children and which parent can use...