Is the Child’s Preference Ever Considered in Divorce?

California Family Code Section 3042 states that a child that is of “sufficient age and capacity to reason” can sometimes form an intelligent preference as to custody and visitation. The court will sometimes take a look at what the child’s preferences are if they are at least 14 years old or older. If they are…

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How 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…

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What 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.…

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