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Protecting Pets With a California Domestic Violence Restraining Order

Domestic violence can affect more than the person requesting protection. Pets can also become part of abusive or controlling behavior, particularly when someone threatens, harms,[…]

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When Can a Nonparent Receive Child Custody in California?

California child custody disputes usually involve two parents, but some families have a grandparent, relative, stepparent, or other caregiver who has effectively taken on a[…]

How Domestic Violence Can Affect Spousal Support in a California Divorce

Domestic violence can influence several parts of a California family law case. Its significance is not limited to obtaining a restraining order or determining child[…]

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A California Parentage Judgment Can Include More Than a Finding of Parentage

Establishing legal parentage is often discussed as though the only question is whether someone will legally be recognized as a child’s parent. In reality, a[…]

Using Legal Separation Before Meeting California’s Divorce Residency Requirement

Someone who recently moved to California may be ready to begin ending a marriage but discover that they do not yet satisfy the residency requirements[…]

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