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Whether you have had a restraining order taken out against you or requested a restraining order from the California family court system, once implemented, the only way a restraining order can be modified or lifted is with the permission of a judge. You will need to provide strong evidence that there is good cause to modify or terminate a restraining order for…

The length of time a restraining order will last in California varies widely depending on the type of protective order that is in place. These court orders are designed to prevent or change a defendant’s conduct and protect the complainant. Generally, when the defendant violates the terms of a restraining order, they can be found in contempt of court and face several…

If you suffer harm from someone in your home or family, seeking out legal help through the use of a domestic violence restraining order may seem like a simple solution. Restraining orders are meant to provide protection, but they are only issued when there is a real threat. As your attorney, our team at Martin Family Law Group can help you to…

Domestic violence charges should always be taken seriously. Many people suffer each day from aggressive treatment that puts them in harm’s way. Many others are accused of crimes they did not commit. As your attorney, we aim to provide you with the information you need to know what your next step is. As a domestic violence attorney, our team at Martin Family Law…

Allegations of domestic abuse are taken seriously by Los Angeles County prosecutors. They will generally aggressively pursue a conviction for many types of charges related to domestic violence, and this can result in severe penalties upon conviction. Domestic violence-related offenses in California include child endangerment, criminal threats, elder abuse, corporal injury to a spouse, and domestic battery. Several of these cases are…

Sometimes, relationships take a turn for the worse, and a partner becomes violent. Corporal injury is the willful infliction of physical force that results in an injury to an intimate partner. If your partner has accused you of becoming violent, you may be facing serious criminal charges. If you are a victim of domestic violence, you may have the opportunity to take…

There are many situations where domestic violence charges can be filed against a person. The key is to understand what the various types of California domestic violence charges are and how they may apply to your situation. At Martin Family Law Group, our Los Angeles domestic violence & restraining order attorney works closely with our clients to ensure they have a full…

When you are suffering from domestic violence, it can be difficult to understand how anyone may not believe what is happening to you. Yet, when you are facing an abusive relationship, there are several things you can do yourself now to help document what is occurring to you so that, later, when you seek a divorce, you can use that information to…

Filing for divorce is one of the most important decisions of your lifetime. The person partnering with you to process the divorce needs to be one you trust and have complete confidence in from day one. Before you hire anyone to do this for you, there are some questions to ask a divorce lawyer to get an idea of what they can…

You are considering ending your marriage, but you are unsure what method to use. Both annulment and divorce will accomplish this for you, ending your marriage legally. However, there is a significant amount of difference between an annulment and a divorce, including in the premise and the result. At Martin Family Law Group, our Los Angeles divorce lawyer can help you determine…