Domestic Violence

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Preparing for divorce from a narcissist requires meticulous planning and emotional readiness. It’s akin to preparing for a marathon; you need to secure your finances, be ready for a long legal battle, and understand the emotional toll it may take. Such preparation is key to counteracting the narcissist’s attempts to control the divorce process and protecting your interests.

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How does a finding of domestic violence between the parties affect their divorce or custody case? Such finding may result in a denial of spousal support to the abuser and affect the abuser’s custodial rights.  California Family Law Code section 3044 provides as follows: “Upon a finding by the court that a party seeking custody […]