To apply for a restraining order in California, a person can go to their local courthouse and request the necessary forms from the clerk’s office. They will need to complete the forms and present them to a judge for review. They can also request the assistance from the court facilitator to complete the court forms […]Continue reading
Violating a restraining order is a criminal offense in California. The consequences may include arrest, fines, and potential jail time for the offender.
Yes, as part of the legal process, a person facing domestic violence charges (if found to be the perpetrator of the domestic violence) may be ordered by the court to attend counseling or Domestic Violence Prevention Intervention programs to address their behavior.
Yes, California law allows victims of domestic violence to terminate a residential lease agreement early without penalty by providing proper notice and documentation to the landlord.
Yes, if a victim of domestic violence seeks a divorce or legal separation, they may be eligible for spousal support or child support, depending on the circumstances, as Domestic Violence is a statutory factor a court considers in such situations and decisions.
Yes, victims of domestic violence can apply for the Address Confidentiality Program (ACP) in California, which provides them with a substitute address to use for various official purposes, helping to keep their location confidential.
Yes, minors in California can obtain restraining orders against an abusive parent or guardian if they can demonstrate the need for protection. Usually such a problem is done through a Guardian Ad Litem, a parent for the minor child or through a dependency court proceeding. The court will consider the best interests of the child […]Continue reading
Yes, same-sex couples are afforded the same domestic violence protections as oppositesex couples in California. The law does not discriminate based on sexual orientation or gender identity.
Yes, a victim of domestic violence may file a civil lawsuit against the abuser for damages, including medical expenses, therapy costs, property damage, and pain and suffering.
Mediation is a process where a neutral, adult third party, known as a mediator, helps disputing parties in reaching a mutually acceptable agreement pertaining to disputed issues in their divorce proceedings or legal separation proceeding or nullity proceeding.
