Category Archives: Domestic Violence attorney orange county

Domestic Violence: Hiding Your Address

In the State of California, if you want to file a restraining order against someone but want to keep your address hidden from the abuser, the California Secretary of State runs a program called 'Safe Home' where you can get a secure address for use with your court papers or banking etc. so that your…
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Family Protection Unit: Domestic Violence

If a current or former spouse, domestic partner, boyfriend, girlfriend, fiancé, housemate or the other parent of a shared child threatens you with or performs acts of violence towards you, that is considered domestic violence. Many victims are hesitant to report any cases of domestic violence because of their family pressures and because they are…
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Domestic Violence: Child Custody

People can view your internet history on the computer so please be safe and view sites referring to domestic violence at another location such as a library or at a close friend's. ALWAYS BE SAFE! If you are in an abusive relationship and have a child with your abuser, you can ask the court for help. They…
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A Domestic Violence Restraining Order

If you are being physically abused, stalked, threatened or even harassed, you can ask the court for a Domestic Violence Restraining Order if you have a close relationship with the person who is abusing you such as a person you are married to, or if you have dated, separated, divorced, or even if you have…
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Restraining Orders types in California

If you feel you are being threatened, stalked, harassed and/or physically abused you can have the courts order a restraining order to help protect you from the perpetrator. There are often no fees to getting a court ordered restraining order so securing your safety is achievable no matter what your income or status. [caption id="attachment_9694" align="alignleft" width="300"] Restraining…
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How to get a Restraining Order?

Domestic violence is not only physical it can be a threat to harm you or your children. If these elements are present you may qualify for a restraining order. When a restraining order is issued it will prevent the person from contacting you or your children. In order to obtain an immediate restraining order you…
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How to Identify Domestic Abuse?

It is vital to know that when it comes to domestic abuse there are no stereotypes or easy ways of identifying which people may be abusive. Those who commit domestic abuse can vary in age, intelligence, height, gender, and economic status. There are different types of abuse either physical or psychological.
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Garden Grove Woman Cuts off Husbands Penis

A Garden Grove woman who had a divorce pending on July 11th decided, according to authorities to give her husband a substance to make him sleepy so that she could cut off his penis. According to authorities the woman states, "he deserved it". When filing for a Divorce it may be best to live separately…
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Abuse & Neglect: Information for Parents

Why was my child taken away? The police officer or social worker decided your child needed to be in temporary foster care to be safe. This can be because your child: -Wasn't well taken care of or watched over; -Was neglected, abused, or molested; or -Was left with someone who didn't take good care of…
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