Criminal Protective Orders Criminal protective orders are routinely utilized by judges in California overseeing domestic violence criminal cases. In fact, in these types of cases, a California court will typically issue a criminal protective order as a matter course. This is done because a crimi...
How Pet Custody Works During Divorce in California How Pet Custody Works During Divorce in California For many people, their pet is a member of the family on par with a child. This is why it is fairly common for spouses to engage in heated disagreements when attempting to negotiate “pet custody....
Legal Effects of Substance Abuse on Child Custody in California Legal Effects of Substance Abuse on Child Custody in California When parents decide to get divorced, the process can be stressful and emotionally charged, especially when it comes to the issue of child custody. This sensitive matter...
Impact of Mental Illness on Child Custody in California Impact of Mental Illness on Child Custody in California A divorce case involving a parent with a mental illness or psychological condition is inherently complex and will prove challenging. Why? Because the terms “mental illness” and “psycho...
Can You Be A Nurse With A DUI? Legal Effects of a DUI on a Registered Nurse's License Getting charged and convicted of a DUI is a serious offense that can have far-reaching ramifications, including on your chosen professional career. This is especially true when you need to maintain licensure fo...
Four Types of Restraining Orders in California Four Types of Restraining Orders in California If you have been threatened by another individual or been subjected to physical violence, you may be able to obtain a restraining order that legally prohibits the individual from coming in contact with ...
How Child Support and Spousal Support are Calculated in California How Child Support and Spousal Support are Calculated in California When a married couple decides to part ways and file for divorce in California, a critically important issue that must be addressed before the divorce is finalized...
How Coercive Control is Domestic Violence in California If you are a victim of coercive control or other forms of domestic violence, don't wait any longer. Contact me here or call (415) 840-0570. The Governor of California enacted a significant piece of legislation into law that unequivocally e...
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