Smart-Home Harassment and California DV Law: What SB 50 Means for Restraining Orders
Smart locks that change in the middle of the night. Cameras that turn back on after being disabled. Thermostats adjusted remotely at odd hours. For many individuals navigating domestic violence situations, these are not technical glitches. Electronic intrusions are tools of coercive control and surveillance now actionable as Domestic Violence (DV) abuse. As smart-home technology […]
Domestic Violence Restraining Orders in California: Timeline, TRO Powers, and How Long Orders Last
If you are dealing with abuse, threats, stalking, harassment, or controlling behavior from a spouse, ex-partner, co-parent, or close family member, you may need answers quickly. A California Domestic Violence Restraining Order (DVRO) is one of the most important legal tools available to protect your safety. For many people, the hardest part is not knowing […]
Domestic Violence Restraining Orders in California: Timeline, TRO Powers, and How Long Orders Last
If you are dealing with abuse, threats, stalking, harassment, or controlling behavior from a spouse, ex-partner, co-parent, or close family member, you may need answers quickly. A California Domestic Violence Restraining Order (DVRO) is one of the most important legal tools available to protect your safety. For many people, the hardest part is not knowing […]
Celebrity Domestic Violence Cases: Legal Ramifications and Protective Measures
Domestic violence is a serious issue that affects individuals from all walks of life, including celebrities. The high-profile nature of celebrity cases brings additional complexities and public scrutiny, making the legal ramifications and protective measures even more critical. At Feinberg & Waller, APC, we are committed to addressing these issues with the utmost care and […]
What Are My Options If My Domestic Violence Restraining Order Is Expiring?
Understanding the Expiration of Domestic Violence Restraining Orders Legal Definition and Duration of Domestic Violence Restraining Orders Domestic Violence Restraining Orders (DVROs) are legal injunctions that protect victims of domestic violence by legally prohibiting the abuser from contacting or approaching them. In California, temporary restraining orders typically last between 20 to 25 days up until […]
What Happens to My Restraining Order If I Move Out of California?
Understanding Restraining Orders in California Restraining orders, also known as protective orders, are legal injunctions issued by a court to protect individuals from being harmed or harassed by someone who poses a threat to their safety. In California, restraining orders are commonly used in situations involving domestic violence, stalking, harassment, or threats. The purpose of […]
Understanding the Process of Obtaining a Domestic Violence Restraining Order in California
If you have a domestic violence restraining order in California, you may be wondering what you need to do to keep it in effect. Restraining orders can provide important protection, but retaining them does require some effort on your part. Here’s what you need to know: Getting the Initial Restraining Order The first step is […]
Cohabitation and Domestic Violence: The Basic Facts
Beyond the Bounds of Marriage Cohabitation means living with someone without any marital or domestic partnership status. Cohabiting couples are growing increasingly more common in America; in fact, according to the Pew Research Center, 59% of adults have cohabited with a partner at some point during their lifetimes. When partners cohabit, they do not have […]
Protecting Your Children From Domestic Violence
Know That There Is Hope Domestic violence can occur in all relationships. And regardless of the type of relationship it occurs in, the effects are always the same. Domestic violence leads to physical and psychological trauma for the victim. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention states that one in four women and one in […]
Gabby Petito, Domestic Violence and Escaping Abusive Relationships
Gabby Petito’s Story Gabrielle Petito’s tragic story has unfolded on the national stage over the past few weeks. Gabby was engaged to her high school sweetheart Brian Laundrie. Gabby and Brian purchased a van and began traveling across the country in the van, visiting various national parks and sharing aspects of their adventures on social […]