Domestic Violence Restraining Orders

What is domestic violence? It can mean to hit, kick, hurt, scare, throw things, break things, pull hair, push, follow, harass, sexually assault, isolate, or threaten to do any of these things. It may also mean verbal badgering, name calling or specific threats of abuse. It can also include coercive control. Domestic violence is abuse that may be spoken, written, or physical. This is not necessarily a comprehensive list. Unfortunately, human beings continue to find ways to harm and threaten to harm each other.

Domestic violence will impact your divorce in many ways. If there is a finding of domestic violence against a party within five years, it is presumed that person should not have legal or physical custody of their children as the law believes it is not in their best interest.

Domestic violence is extremely serious and I am very sensitive to these issues. There are a number of resources that can help.

For general information go to: http://www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp/protection/dv/ I also have additional links on my resource page.