Are temporary restraining orders free in california for victims of domestic violence

There is no charge for filing a domestic violence restraining order in Sacramento. You can get help completing the process at WEAVE. ...

When the police or CPS show up at your home asking about the welfare of your children - you should do your best to cooperate. I agree with...

There is no simple answer to your question. A child has a right to live in a home with sober - present parents. That being said - many parents...

What can the grandparents do too get custody???

Family members must always be considered for placement in a CPS case before a child is placed in foster care with strangers. If your mom and...

CPS is accusing me of child abuse for disciplining my 15 year old son AFTER he became violent with me.

How did CPS find out about this incident? I don't practice in your state - but the situation presented and the response by CPS is familiar. You...

My advice is to cooperate with CPS. If you know your test is going to come up positive - you should talk to an attorney in your area who does CPS...

I'm not on the birth certificate, do I have any rights?

I agree with Attorney Lowe. There are some very strong facts in your favor. The presumption of paternity may be rebutted if the father was not...

How can a 273.5 (A)PC Inflict Corporal Inj be dismissed with 13 eye witnesses.

The District Attorney either dropped the charges or decided not to charge him because there was insufficient evidence to prove beyond a reasonable...

Lost custody of my children today in a finding of facts court. Help can i appeal.

What court was the trial in? If it was Dependency Court - did you have a court appointed attorney? If you did, then you need to make it clear to...

Daycare noticed bruising on child, contacted police, police are now investigating. What happens now? Are lawyers recommended?

The police often interview witnesses and suspects in a room where they record on video. If there is a continuing suspicion that your child was...