Domestic Violence

Any type of domestic violence is handled seriously under California law. Domestic disputes are not considered a private matter kept between couples or within a family. In fact, law enforcement is more likely than ever before to get involved in domestic violence disputes. In most cases, California prosecutors charge domestic violence offenses as misdemeanors. However, …

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Domestic violence cases have become very politically charged and are regularly treated as “guilty until proven innocent.” Police are required under the law to arrest any individual as long as they merely think some domestic violence has taken place. Even with cases that do not involve documented injuries, it is important to be proactive and …

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Even if the police merely think that some type or degree of domestic violence has occurred in a relationship, they are obligated under the law to take the individual into custody. If you or someone you know has been arrested or charged with domestic violence pursuant to California Penal Code Section 273.5, it is imperative …

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California passed a new law that legalizes heterosexual couples to file for domestic partnerships. This law allows all couples in the state the option to choose between either a marriage or a domestic partnership option to declare their commitment to each other and to gain state rights that are available to couples. Prior to the …

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Domestic violence is explained in California Family Code Section 6200 and the sections that follow it. Domestic Violence differs from Civil Harassment because it involves individuals with a certain type of personal relationship. In order for an action to fall under the laws of Domestic Violence in the family law setting, there must be a …

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Despite what most people may think, you can be abused by an intimate partner. In fact, more than 10 million women and men are abused by their significant others in the United States each year. Abuse generally takes many forms, and abusers tend to use a combination of tactics to control the person being abused. …

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A domestic violence conviction can have serious consequences. California laws have little tolerance for domestic violence. A conviction can drastically alter your life, even if you are not guilty of the alleged crime. If you got into a mild dispute with your spouse that somehow was misinterpreted for domestic violence, your private disagreement could instantly …

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It may have been an isolated event.  However, when domestic violence hits home, it can erupt into total mayhem.  It is important to comprehend what constitutes domestic violence.  It is also critical to understand the consequences associated with acts of domestic violence. Limitations on who can make Domestic Violence claims As the name implies, domestic …

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