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

At the hearing, you can absolutely discuss introduce admissible evidence of controlling behavior which supports your position as to why a more...

What are my options in court ordered split custody situation where other parent is in domestic violence household?

Although Attorney Corbin makes some valiant points, on a very technical basis, if you have an order that requires you to return the boys to...

If DCFS is merely asking you to take a drug test, you can refuse. However, this is likely not to make your situation better. If DCFS has a reason...

Does an ex-spouse allowing a significant other to move in and share bills effect my alimony obligations ?

It very well can. Part of a court-ordered spousal support award may be based on need. To the extent that your ex demonstrated a need while they...

Visitation scenario

Sometimes the court makes an order like this to ensure that even if there is hostility between the parents, the visitation gets to occur in an...

My ex has a TRO on me and I have been following it now I think he tried to set me up

Part of the problem with a TRO and being at the same event as the protected person is that you run the chance of running into each other. Even if...

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My wife called the police and filed a DVRO against me. I didn't do what she is claiming. I was also charged with a crime.

Both counsel and your PD are correct. Anything that you say at the DVRO hearing (even inadvertently) can be used against you in the criminal...

Am I able to leave my son behind during my vacation?

You can leave your son with age-appropriate supervision (which it sounds like you are doing) during your custodial time as long as you do not...

Will the DA review felony spousal abuse case?

I am sorry to hear of your situation. It sounds very scary! Unfortunately, with these facts, there is no way to know exactly what is going to...

Birfrucation of status only dissollution. California. Los Angeles County

When you can remarry will depend on how quickly the court can enter the judgment on the bifurcation. (This is fancy speak for how quickly the...