When abuse occurs between two unmarried people who are not related to each other and who have never had children together, California Family Law Courts only have power to issue a restraining order if the individuals have a “dating relationship”. Most people can figure out when people are dating or not, but it can be…
How is child custody decided in California in a divorce or paternity case? Normally, the answer can be found (at least in part) in California Family Code section 3040, which states, “the court shall consider, among other factors, which parent is more likely to allow the child frequent and continuing contact with the noncustodial parent”.…
In the event of physical violence, harassment or threats, or emotional, psychological or financial abuse, a spouse can fairly easily obtain a temporary restraining order (TRO) against the other spouse. The TRO can order the abusive spouse to move out of the house and avoid all contact with the other spouse, the children or even…
