domestic violence

Wondering if you can legally record conversations in California? To comply with California laws on recording conversations, you need consent from all parties. This article will cover consent requirements, confidential communication, exceptions, and legal consequences. Key Takeaways California’s Two-Party Consent Requirement California’s two-party consent law mandates that for a phone conversation to be legally recorded, […]

An illustration depicting the complexities of domestic violence in divorce cases.

This article covers how domestic violence affects divorce, including custody, support, and safety concerns related to domestic violence divorce.

Obtaining a Domestic Violence Restraining Order You do not need to show that you suffered physical violence in order to obtain a Domestic Violence Restraining Order.  One must show “abuse” which has many meanings in family law court. In California, Family Law Codes sections 6320 and 6203 set out the requirements for a domestic violence […]

In cases where parents are continuously returning to court for disputes pertaining to their children such as custody, visitation, education or medical decisions, family counseling may help reduce the parties’ conflicts and teach them how to communicate better and how to work toward a successful co-parenting relationship. Under Family Code section 3190, the court can make […]