SOMETIMES YOU CAN WIN YOUR KIDS BACK IN DEPENDENCY COURT
SOMETIMES YOU CAN WIN YOUR KIDS BACK IN DEPENDENCY COURT
SOMETIMES YOU CAN WIN YOUR KIDS BACK IN DEPENDENCY COURT We recently concluded a case where our client and his wife had a petition filed against them in child dependency court in Los Angeles County. There was an altercation between our client and his teenage daughter that resulted in criminal charges being filed against my client. During the pendency of the…
Read MoreWhat You Say to a Social Worker Could Lead to Your Child Being Taken Away From You
In many cases, a social worker will come to your home to ask you questions. The social worker may have received a report that your child was physically abused or molested by your spouse or significant other or by anyone living in your home with you. What you say to the social worker in response to hearing that information could lead to your custody of your child being taken away.…
Read More10 Important Tips to Help You Decide Which Child Dependency Attorney to Hire
There are many reasons why the courts may find you or a loved one unfit to take care of your child. Unfortunately, our experienced child dependency attorneys have spoken to a large number of parents who do not know why a child dependency case has been started against them. It may be because there was suspicion of neglect and abuse or they may believe that your child was put in…
Read MoreChanges in Domestic Violence Law Can Put You at Risk in California
By changing just a few words, California’s government has made it easier for domestic violence cases to find their way to court long after the alleged incident took place. The new law, SB 273, increases the length of the statute of limitations on domestic violence cases from three years to five years. Whether charged as a felony or misdemeanor, the prosecution now can bring criminal charges against you or a…
Read MoreA Police Officer’s Mistake Can Send You To Jail
Recently, we represented a young college student who came home to visit Southern California while on winter break from school. Learning she was in town, an ex-boyfriend asked her to dinner, hoping to bring a new spark to an old flame. The dinner did not go well. Our client rejected her ex’s advances and asked to be taken home. The ex-boyfriend eventually did, but verbally and physically assaulted her while…
Read MoreWhy You Should Have an Attorney File for a Domestic Violence Restraining Order
In California, if you are threatened or abused by someone with whom you have a close personal relationship, you can seek the help of the court in keeping that person away from you. The tool used to keep that person away from you is called a Domestic Violence Restraining Order (DVRO), and it can be a very effective way to separate yourself from the person who is dangerous to you…
Read MoreCan a Domestic Battery Conviction Be Removed from My Record?
Having a conviction for domestic battery under Penal Code section 243(e)(1) can have a dramatic effect on your life. Even after you have paid your debt to society by finishing your sentence, you may still find that your life is more difficult than it was before your conviction. You may be denied housing, job and school opportunities, and professional licenses if you have a conviction on your record. However, for…
Read MoreDomestic Violence Convictions Take Away Your Right to Bear Arms
The Second Amendment to the United States Constitution protects your right to keep and bear a firearm. However, under a new law that took effect on January 1, 2019, a conviction for domestic violence in California strips you of this right unless, under limited circumstances, you are pardoned or have your conviction expunged. A Change to PC § 273.5 - Corporal Injury on a Spouse/Cohabitant In September 2018, then-Governor Jerry…
Read MoreModification in Child Custody in California
Modification in Child Custody in California In California, modification of child custody orders after a final judgment, requires the moving party to show a "substantial change of circumstances". There should be a significant change in the life of the child or the parents since the final judgment regarding custody. Some of these changes could include but is not limited to the following: 1. The non-custodial parent now has a higher…
Read MoreNew California Law Recognizes Pets as Family in Divorce
Divorce cases are often messy battles where bitterness and anger becomes a motivating force for the parties involved. Divorcing couples often find it difficult to maintain civility when child custody, spousal support and valued possessions are being split up. Determining custody of pets can be especially difficult because family law courts have treated what many people consider beloved family members as possessions. However, a new law that went into effect…
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