Category Archives: DVRO

California Court Says DVRO Petitions Must Be Decided on the Merits

California Court Says DVRO Petitions Must Be Decided on the Merits When someone asks a California family court for a domestic violence restraining order, can the court dismiss the case simply because the evidentiary hearing has taken too long? In the newly published decision In re Marriage of G.E. & I.D. (July 20, 2026, D085597),… Read More »

By ladivorcelawyer | Published July 24, 2026 | Posted in Child Custody, Coercive Control, Criminal Law, Domestic Violence, Domestic Violence Restraining Orders, DVRO | Tagged • Domestic violence restraining orders, child custody, evidence, Violencia Doméstica |

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 »

By ladivorcelawyer | Published March 25, 2026 | Posted in Child Custody, Child Custody Modification, Domestic Violence, Domestic Violence Restraining Orders, DVRO, Family Law Hearing, Monitored Visitation | Tagged • Domestic violence restraining orders, child custody, child custody modification, divorce, DVRO, monitored visitation, parentage case |