Misconceptions regarding family law and what happens when you get divorced or file a custody action abound. Often, when reviewing a case with a new client or casually discussing divorce issues, several myths come up repeatedly that should be put to rest.
Read MoreIn California, the Domestic Violence Prevention Act (“DVPA”) authorizes a trial court to issue a restraining order for the purpose of preventing a recurrence of domestic violence and ensuring a period of separation of the persons involved, upon a showing of proof of a past act or acts of abuse. (Family Code § 6300, et seq.)
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