Video posted by attorney Gary Williams, almost 2 years ago.
It is important to know that child support is required under Florida Law. This means that no parent can waive the other parent's obligation to pay child support. Take a look at this video to learn more about how child support is awarded, and how The Law Firm For Family Law can he...
Written by Avvo Staff, almost 4 years ago.
Domestic violence laws specify behaviors against a spouse or intimate partner that are considered crimes. These behaviors include physical, psychological, and sexual abuse; harassment; stalking; and... more
Written by attorney Brian Dinday, over 3 years ago.
"One hit and I OWN her.". A convicted wife abuser stated in an interview: “When I get a new woman, I hit her once. If she leaves, I move on. If she stays, I know I own her.” What you should read... more
Written by attorney Linda Lee, about 2 years ago.
Domestic violence is not actually a charge, but rather a sentence enhancer to be determined by the judge (although some judges have held that this is a question for the jury under Apprendi- see Legal... more
Written by attorney Jonathan Smith, 4 months ago.
Domestic violence lawsapply to a wide range of behaviors committed by one intimate partner against another. But at its core, domestic violence is the use of force or duress by one person to control... more
Written by attorney Kenneth Vercammen, over 1 year ago.
Even during the evening, your town Municipal Court or Superior Court can issue a Restraining Order which is a legally enforceable document.. Even during the evening, your town Municipal Court or... more
Written by attorney Paul Wallin, over 2 years ago.
California Penal Code § 243(e)(1). California Penal Code § 243(e)(1), or “simple domestic battery,” is the misdemeanor charge and, therefore, the least serious of these three domestic violence... more
Written by attorney Stephen Cobb, about 3 years ago.
DO NOT CONTACT THE OTHER PARTY IF YOU HAVE A NO CONTACT ORDER!. An ALL CAPS headline is brutal, but I want this point to be crystal clear. A 'No Contact' bond provision means that any contact -... more
Written by attorney Cameron Bowman, about 2 years ago.
1. Dont I have to be married to be convicted of Domestic Violence (DV)? No. California Law defines Domestic Violence very broadly. Among other things it includes violence by anyone who is living... more
Written by attorney Larry Feldman, over 1 year ago.
Ability to Break Lease. Victims who obtain a final protective Order may now lawfully break a lease with 30 days notice and not be charged more than those thirty days rent and any damage done to the... more
