Civil Harassment Restraining Order filed against me by a former co-worker?

If granted, a restraining order has harmful effects on your job, reputation, and even child custody if you are a separated or divorced parent. Even...

Consider filing for a domestic violence restraining order. If granted, the order will allow you to record any communications or acts that violate...

Restraining order ?

Generally, a restraining order only restrains the perpetrator of the harassment/abuse. If you are reaching out to the restrained person,...

My exwife shared my girlfriends info with my exgirlfriend for info on me, what can I do to protect me and her?

Unfortunately, this is a fairly common situation in family law. Legally, there is little to nothing you can do to stop your ex wife from contacting...

Renewing A Civil Harrassment Restraining Order?

If you do not want the CHRO renewed, then you should respond to the renewal request and appear in court at the hearing. California law does not...

What are my rights as a parent in California?

Based on the information you provided, it does not appear that you have a family law case, such as a dissolution / divorce, legal separation, or...

Assuming the judgment is a family court order pertaining to child custody and visitation: 1) Identify the portion(s) of the order that the Father...

Can my ex still obtain a legal restraining for domestic violence against me if all charges were dropped ?

Yes, your ex can petition (request) for a domestic violence restraining order in family court because it is a separate form of relief than the...

Is it the same filing cost for legal separation and divorce?

The filing fee, $435, is the same for both legal separation and dissolution (divorce). An amicable divorce is the best result, especially in a...

Will I get in trouble

Although you may not have immediate criminal repercussions for contacting the protected party after the emergency order expires, it is a very bad...