Category Archives: Domestic Violence
Monitored Visitation Price Tag Separating You from Your Children? See What the CA Appellate Case “In re Reyna R.” Means for You
Don’t Let the Price Tag Separate You from Your Children: What “In re Reyna R.” Means for You. Imagine a reality where spending time with your children isn’t a right, but a luxury you have to pay for. This is the heart-wrenching situation many parents face when a family law court orders “professional visitation monitoring.”… Read More »
California Appellate Court Clarifies Rules of Evidence in Domestic Violence Custody Cases
In family law, few issues are more serious—or more complex—than allegations of domestic violence and child abuse. When these allegations arise, the court’s primary duty is to protect the child. A new decision from the California Court of Appeal, Marriage of M.P. and M.C. (2025), provides clarification on how courts address a child’s statements in… Read More »
Can the Court Issue a Domestic Violence Restraining Order Based on Conduct From Years Ago? Yes.
A Recent California Court Decision Allowing a Trial Court to Issue a Domestic Violence Restraining Order for Conduct Which Occurred Years Ago May Significantly Influence Child Custody Orders in California. Don’t Have Time? Watch the Short Video on This Important Topic On July 23, 2025 the California Appellate Court Published a Case Which Allows the… Read More »
Courts Generally Issue Temporary Restraining Orders Upon Allegations of Domestic Violence
Domestic Violence Allegations Generally Result in the California Courts Issuing Temporary Restraining Orders Pending a Hearing. A Permanent Restraining Order Issued After a Hearing Has Profound Effects on Child Custody Under California Law.. Navigating family law matters, particularly when dealing with divorce, paternity, child custody, and the complexities of domestic violence cases in both civil… Read More »
Los padres acusados de delitos de violencia doméstica y acusados en el tribunal de derecho de familia con una DVRO necesitan un abogado especial
SI USTED ES UN PADRE QUE ENFRENTA CARGOS PENALES POR VIOLENCIA DOMÉSTICA, ES PROBABLE QUE NECESITE UNO QUE TAMBIÉN PUEDA MANEJAR SUS ÓRDENES DE RESTRICCIÓN POR VIOLENCIA DOMÉSTICA. NOS ESPECIALIZAMOS EN AMBOS. AHORRE DINERO Y PROBLEMAS CONTRATANDO UN ABOGADO PARA SU CASO PENAL Y SU CASO DE ORDEN DE RESTRICCIÓN POR VIOLENCIA DOMÉSTICA DE DERECHO… Read More »
Protecting Your Children in California: Custody Considerations with Domestic Violence Restraining Orders
Custody Considerations with Domestic Violence Restraining Orders: California’s Presumption Against Restrained Parents in Custody Decisions California Family Code Section 3044 creates a presumption against awarding sole or joint custody to a parent who has committed domestic violence against the other parent or the child. Seeking legal counsel when navigating child custody amidst domestic violence… Read More »
Secret Recordings Are Admissible When Used for Domestic Violence Restraining Orders
Recordings made by one party without the other party’s knowledge are admissable in court and cannot be excludabled under Penal Code Section 632(d) if intended to obtain evidence for a Domestic Violence Restraining Order (DVRO). Many people know that in California recordings made without the other party’s knowledge or consent are generally inadmissable in court…. Read More »
Learn About Obtaining Information For a Domestic Violence Case from the Adverse Party
As of January 1, 2024, the Civil Discovery Act does not apply to matters under the Domestic Violence Prevention Act (DVPA) absent a good cause showing. INTRODUCTION: The applicability of the Civil Discovery Act to DVPA matters was a point of contention. In cases of alleged Domestic Violence some litigants would seek discovery under the… Read More »
Learn How California Courts Deal with Child Custody Issues in Domestic Violence Restraining Order Cases
California laws regarding child custody and visitation in the context of Domestic Violence Restraining Order Cases have been changed. If domestic violence or drug/alcohol abuse is alleged, amended Family Code Section 3011(a) requires courts to consider virtual visitation and grant unsupervised visitation only if the court finds that such visits are in the child’s best… Read More »
Accused of Domestic Violence in California? Take These Steps to Prepare
Here are some steps that a person accused of domestic violence in California should take prior to the hearing: Understand the charges: The first step is to understand the charges against you. You should know what you are being accused of and what the potential consequences are. You may face criminal charges and/or civil charges… Read More »