Protecting Your Children in California: Custody Considerations with Domestic Violence Restraining Orders
Seeking legal counsel when navigating child custody amidst domestic violence is crucial. California law prioritizes the child’s best interests, and a domestic violence restraining order (DVRO) can significantly impact custody arrangements. This article provides an overview of relevant California laws and considerations for individuals facing this complex situation. California’s Presumption Against Abusers in Custody Decisions:… 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 »