In a domestic violence restraining order case does the plaintiff have to serve the respondent with all the evidence

Yes, the respondent must be personally served at least five days prior to the date of the hearing, including all evidence to be presented. See...

I filed for a TRO (which was granted) pertaining to domestic violence. Can I now include issues of financial abuse at the PRO?

You can, and the most effective way to do this at this juncture would be through your oral testimony at the hearing. However, see Evidence Code §412.

In a DVRO case, can the respondent be awarded attorney's fees if the Permanent Restraining Order is denied?

He can request attorney fees under Fam.C§6344, if he prevails in defense. However, he must also satisfy the elements of 6344, which, if you are a...

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I am a victim of domestic violence. The district attorney is charging my ex. I have to testify. Do i need my own attorney?

If you do not wish to testify, you need to hire an attorney. You may have a Fifth Amendment privilege to remain silent. If you assert that...

Can I get restraining orders toward my wife?

You can, but not based solely upon that. The Family Code, at Sections 6203 and 6220, will tell you what type of "abuse" can be enjoined by a...

If the TRO was denied on an ex parte basis, the case is weak, as the burden of proof is extremely low at this phase. Either way, it sounds like...

Can I file a divorce in San Diego for domestic violence abuse done in US embassy in Mumbai?

In California, you do not need a reason to file for divorce, as it is a no-fault state. You can properly file your divorce in California if either...

I have a restraining order against me until sept 2014. I sent a message on facebook to the person that restrained me.

It all depends on what the specific provisions of the restraining order are. If you are to have no contact whatsoever, any contact, even peaceful,...

Can my bf take my newborn away before court?

If he obtained a TRO against you that contains such a custody provision, then, theoretically, yes. However, until you are personally served with...

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Is the divorce law in dunwoody Georgia as same as CA?

Probably not. Primarily, Georgia is not a community property state, like California. Regardless, there may or may not be some similar provisions...