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Domestic violence claims, fully investigated and substantiated, can significantly impact child custody cases in California courts. While California law encourages both parents to play a role in their child’s life and maintain the ability to make decisions for them, the premise of putting the child’s…

California’s laws make elder abuse illegal, including placing penalties in place of up to four years in prison for felony cases. Elder abuse, including both physical and emotional abuse, endangerment, financial exploitation, or neglect of a person over the age of 65, can be classified…

A restraining order is meant to protect an individual from someone who intends to harm them. This creates a legal boundary that, if violated, may result in an arrest and criminal charges. In family law cases, these are most often related to domestic violence, but…

One of the many barriers that domestic violence survivors face is the concern of what will happen to their children if they leave. Many abusers will make threats of taking the children to keep their victim compliant. However, in many cases, you have options to…

Determining how decisions are made is a common challenge for divorced parents. From small decisions to big ones, there are many aspects of child-rearing that parents may not agree upon. Additionally, decision-making rights may not be shared evenly between both parents, depending on the type…

If you or a loved one feels unsafe in a familial relationship and is concerned that there is an imminent threat of danger, you may be able to file a restraining order. These court orders are designed to provide individuals with protection and impose legal…

Domestic violence plagues countless California homes. At Diarian & Bociaga, we see the impact of intimate partner violence too often. Many survivors of intimate partner violence have increased anxiety because they are unsure of what to expect if they call the police. In many cases,…