Posts Tagged ‘Domestic Violence’
Temporary Restraining Order: When They Come Into Divorce
When you are going through a divorce, it can bring out a variety of emotions, some positive and some negative. Sometimes, due to these emotions or the history of your spouse, you may find that it is necessary to receive a temporary restraining order through the divorce process. Today we will look at some of…
Read MoreYou Need to Know How Domestic Violence Can Affect Divorce
Over the years, many states have been good about enacting laws that help those who have fallen victim to domestic violence in their marriages. Thanks to these laws, it is now more comfortable and less difficult to receive a divorce when you are the victim of abuse, and there are ways to approach your case…
Read MoreUnderstanding the Divorce Process When Domestic Violence is Involved
Divorce can sometimes be a scary and confusing time for anybody, but what about if domestic violence is involved on top of it? Abuse happens to people on many different levels, such as physical, emotional, and psychological abuse. Many factors will help determine what should happen in your divorce. Luckily, we can help you understand…
Read MoreHow Can You Protect Yourself From Stalking After Divorce?
In some relationships, after a divorce occurs there is more likely to be stalking by an ex-spouse. These chances only rise if there is a history of domestic abuse in the marriage. About half of all stalking victims experienced unwanted contact every week, and 11% of all victims have been stalked for over 5 years.…
Read MoreWhy Mediation is Better For the Children
Mediation is an alternative way of handling conflict resolution that doesn’t involve the high cost and extended amount of time that is typical when a case goes to trial. It helps to resolve conflicts in a more timely and cost efficient manner with the help of a professional mediator. Mediators are usually able to resolve…
Read MoreHow to Stay Safe From Domestic Violence During Divorce
Domestic violence is a very serious thing to keep in mind when going through a divorce, male or female. According to the Department of Justice, 14% of all homicides in the United States were perpetrated by an intimate partner. In 2007, there was a total of 2,340 – 1,640 of those being women, and 700…
Read MoreHow are automatic restraining orders enforced?
If you are planning a trip to California or you are planning to move there and you have a restraining order, there is no need to worry because your restraining order can still be enforced. It can be enforced by both a judge and the law enforcement officers in California. The judge is also required…
Read MoreWhat are Automatic Temporary Restraining Orders?
When a police officer answers a domestic violence call, they have the option of calling a judge at any time of the day or night for an emergency protective order also known as an EPO against the abuser. An EPO is a type of restraining order that only can be ordered by the law enforcement.…
Read MoreWhat do Automatic Temporary Restraining Orders Prevent?
Domestic violence is already a devastating situation to go through and having to place a restraining order on top of everything that is going on can be difficult. The entire process can be time consuming, but the end result will be gratifying for the ones that are involved. When dealing with this type of problem,…
Read MoreThe Business Leader Spotlight Show: Q&A With Head Counsel Soheila Azizi
The Business Leader Spotlight Show: Q&A With Head Counsel Soheila Azizi Head Counsel Soheila Azizi recently appeared on the Business Leader Spotlight Show to shed light on the complex issue of divorce in California. During the 45-minute segment, Azizi discussed the process of divorce in California, the costs associated with hiring an attorney, the timeline…
Read MoreDomestic Violence Awareness Month
Domestic Violence Awareness Month September 13, 2013, almost 20 years after the passage of the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), President Obama proclaimed the month of October as National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. In recognizing domestic violence as an issue of national concern, the Proclamation called on all citizens, advocates, victim service providers, law enforcement and our criminal justice system…
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