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Protective orders that California courts issue, such as domestic violence restraining orders, are not indefinite. Expiration terminates the ban on contact and legal redress of a protected party. If you need the order extended, the court considers the continued reasonable apprehension of future abuse. The expiration date is not a strict limit, provided you observe the due process procedures to prolong the jurisdiction of the court over the restrained individual. You should know the options available if you are facing the...
Domestic violence affects people regardless of their gender, identity, or sexual orientation. A Domestic Violence Protection Order (DVPO) is an effective legal tool for victims of abuse. It helps...
California is a no-fault state in divorce matters. This means that evidence of misconduct is inadmissible and improper to use in a proceeding or pleading in a divorce or separation case. You do not...
If you are a conditional permanent resident, and you wish to remove the condition on your green card, especially a green card obtained through marriage, you can file Form I-751 to remove the...
Bigamy laws in California make it a crime, under PC 281, to marry while legally married to another. Whether you are estranged from your partner or have contemplated a divorce does not matter. Also, whether your partner approves of your marriage to someone else or if you are getting married in a different state does not matter. This is a wobbler offense, meaning the prosecutor can file misdemeanor or felony charges against you. This decision mainly depends on your criminal history and the details of your case. A misdemeanor is...
Divorce proceedings bring overwhelming experiences, including uncertainty, grief, frustration, and fear. As a wife undergoing a possible or imminent divorce from your husband, you have rights and...
When a marriage or domestic partnership ends in California, spousal support (alimony) is often a key issue. Courts can order a spouse to offer spousal support to the other spouse to help cover...
Receiving an emergency custody order can be overwhelming. Understandably, this is a stressful time. The court can issue an emergency custody order (ECO) when the child is in imminent danger of harm....
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