Southern California Domestic Violence Attorneys

Domestic Violence

Domestic violence in California is an unfortunate reality in society today. Living with domestic violence is not an option. Violence toward a spouse, domestic partner, child or any family member is illegal and is considered a serious crime in the state of California. If you or a loved one is a victim of domestic violence, please call Wallin & Klarich Family Law to get the help you need.

What is domestic violence and how do you know you are a victim? Domestic violence includes but is not limited to:

• Spousal abuse
• Elder abuse
• Child abuse
• Physical threats or intimidation
• Stalking
• Harassment (physical or verbal)
• Sexual abuse
• Isolating or controlling victims

Here are some startling facts about domestic violence from the Riley Center, a shelter for abused victims.

• Every 9 seconds, a woman is battered in the United States.
• Domestic violence is the single major cause of injury to women, more than muggings and car accidents combined
• Domestic violence is the cause of 30 % of physical disabilities in women
• 50% of all women killed in the United States are murdered by a spouse or an acquaintance
• 90% of battered women reported that their children were present when they were beaten
• Domestic violence costs an estimated $1.4 billion annually in medical bills and an additional $900 million in mental health treatment.

If you have been abused by a spouse, you can make claims to your house, finances and even custody of children. The first thing you need to do, however, is to protect yourself from your abuser, get out of the situation and make the violence or abuse stop. There are many ways you can do this through the court system, including filing for a domestic violence restraining order to protect you, your family, and those residing with you. Call a Wallin & Klarich Orange County Domestic Violence Lawyer for a free consultation.

It is also important to seek the assistance of a California family law attorney if you have been charged with an act of domestic violence in California. Just because you were arrested on suspicion of domestic violence, it does not mean you are guilty. The burden of proving that you are guilty is on the prosecution. If you have been charged with domestic violence, we will build your defense, clear your name and defend your rights. Whatever your situation may be, we have the solution. Call Wallin & Klarich Family Law for sound advice, peace of mind, legal guidance and a free, completely confidential consultation.

At Wallin & Klarich, we approach every case with the belief that the person we're representing could easily be one of our own family members. We've seen firsthand how stressful legal matters can be for our clients and their loved ones. We are committed to being available to our clients at all times -- 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. If you are involved in a family law matter in Southern California, you should call Wallin & Klarich today for a free evaluation of your case. Call 1-888-749-7428 or fill out our online consultation form to get in contact with a legal professional today. We will be there when you call.