Arrested for but not guilty of domestic violence and the District Attorney rej'd case. How do I get arrested removed from record

Regarding the arrest, you need to make a demand that the record be sealed under Penal Code 851.8. There is a procedure listed in the code on...

Do I need a Family Law Attorney?

Your best defense is to show that you have been paying the amount of support that was ordered by the court. If she wants to seek a modification of...

Property rights in a divorce

It is difficult to answer your question with certainty as there are several factors that can affect the characterization of property. However,...

The technical answer is YES. Someone CAN get a temporary restraining order under the Domestic Violence Prevention Act simply by showing "good...

Federal Restitution is something that is under the direct oversight of the Federal Probation Service. If you have been released, and are seeking...

I was granted after hearing order of protection and restraining order on April 28 2010 but the clerk wrote same date as end date

The simplest answer is to go back to the clerk and request a correction. The clerk can check the minute order to verify that a mistake was made...

Can a judge put perminate restriction 9 years later after I served my crime

You state a 261.c (Rape) but I have a feeling you mean 261.5c which is statutory rape. There is a big, big difference. Essentially, your...

Custody and visitation

These are ALL facts that you want to present to the judge at your hearing. I am guessing that since you have a hearing, your ex filed a motion to...

Are emails/face book or other chats ok to use in court or other family court proceedings in CA?

It definitely depends on what context you are trying to use that information. If it is part of a custody evaluation or mediation, then you can...

At what age can children be witness to the abuse in domestic violence and say NO to visitation?

Generally, the court will start to take account of the child's wishes after 12, but that is subject to the maturity of the child. Basically, the...