Domestic Violence

When people hear the words 'domestic violence,' many think of physical abuse. However, that term references a variety of abuses, including emotional and sexual. If you are in a marriage, you may be experiencing domestic violence and not even know it. Domestic violence...

Family courts throughout California issue restraining orders in many domestic violence cases. Those who are falsely accused of being domestic abusers can find some of their rights diminished as a result of restraining orders. Keeping a level head and understanding how...

Obtaining a restraining order is typically not a difficult process. If a person can show they have fear of your actions, then the court will typically grant the order.  If you have a restraining order against you, it may bring up some concerns about how this will...

Domestic violence and abuse are situations that the California courts take seriously. When involved in a divorce with children, you have to consider your child’s safety as a priority. In cases where domestic violence is an issue, you need a parenting plan that...

Often, when people witness abuse happening from an outside perspective and are concerned about the victims, they may wish there was more they could do to provide protection and support. Approaching this concern with care and respect is pivotal in their effort to...

For many people in Manhattan Beach, the image of a perfect marriage is simply a facade projected to others to hide the actual suffering that some who are party to it are enduring. Domestic abuse remains a problem plaguing countless relationships, and in many of these...

When people think of abusive relationships, likely the first image that comes to mind is one spouse getting physical with the other. In fact, if an individual wishes to talk about abuse in his or her relationship, often the person they are attempting to confide in...

It is often difficult to decide between fact and fiction when it comes to things you see on the internet. One such item is the claim that if you have a domestic violence situation and call 911 that you can pretend to order a pizza and the operator will know you need...

Despite what many people with no experience in the subject believe, it is rarely easy to leave an abusive marriage. In fact, escaping domestic violence can be one of the most dangerous times for California residents. When an abuse victim is attempting to break free,...