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What Does Domestic Violence Consist of?

Domestic Violence is abuse in either a physical or verbal form. Many individuals find themselves asking, "What does domestic violence consist of?" Domestic violence takes on many forms; for instance, physical abuse can range from bruises, scratches, or any physical marks that are inflicted upon an individual. Further, if an individual does not allow the other person…
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Domestic Violence in Orange County

Domestic Violence Attorneys in Orange County can assist you with your case and answer any questions that you may have. If you are experiencing domestic violence in your relationship, it is important to seek assistance from a professional. Domestic abuse or domestic violence can range from verbal abuse, physical abuse, or threats that have been…
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When to Request a Restraining Order

If you or someone you know is in an abusive relationship it may be necessary to obtain a restraining order. Domestic violence is not only harmful to the victim, but also to the victims children. The children should not be in a hostile or dangerous environment. Although leaving the situation, or abuser may be difficult,…
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What is Family Law?

Family Law pertains to various issues that may arise in the family unit. For example, this particular area of law pertains to matters such as matrimony, domestic partnership, domestic violence, child custody, spousal support, paternity, visitation, and more. Some well-known categories of family law are dissolution, custody, child support, visitation rights, and determining paternity. Additional…
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How to Identify Domestic Violence or Domestic Abuse

Domestic violence is known as the usage of behavior in any relationship that is used to increase, or preserve power and control over an intimate companion. Abuse can be bodily, sensual, emotive, fiscal or psychological in form. In addition, abuse can also be in the form of intimidations of actions that attempt to control or…
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What is Domestic Violence?

Domestic Violence also know as spousal abuse, domestic abuse, family violence, battering; better known as domestic violence, spousal abuse, battering; intimate partner violence. Domestic Violence is described as a form of abusive actions by one spouse/companion against another in a close bond such as marriage, family, dating, or living together, to get or maintain power…
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California No-fault divorce

No-fault divorce is a dissolution of marriage, which does not demand a proving of misconduct by either spouse. California no-fault divorce law allows a family law court to allow a divorce by either spouse, without needing the petitioner to give proof that the respondent has perpetrated a violation of the marital contract. California laws providing…
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Domestic Violence: Common and Intolerable

Every nine seconds, a woman is assaulted or battered in the U.S., making domestic violence the leading cause of injury to women- more than car accidents, muggings, and rapes combined. However, according to reports from 10 countries, 55-95 percent of women who have been physically abused by their partners had never contacted police for help.…
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Who is the Petitioner? And Who is the Respondent?

When filing a divorce petition the party that files the Petition for Dissolution of Marriage (requests) the divorce is called the Petitioner.  The other spouse who will respond to the divorce is called the Respondent.  Often these labels can be confusing to self-represented litigants. The caption (Name) of the case will always list the Petitioner…
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Why clients retain the Orange County divorce and domestic violence firm of Yanez & Associates!

[caption id="attachment_8180" align="alignright" width="200"] Attorney Bettina Yanez[/caption] Has filing for Divorce crossed your Mind? The topic of divorce is a grueling topic because of all the changes that are about to take place should your marriage be dissolved.   The unknown can be frightening to both the parties and to the minor children of the marriage.  …
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