Santa Clarita Valley Divorce Lawyers and Family Law Attorneys
Law Offices Of Cathleen E. Norton
California Family Law says domestic violence is abuse or threats of abuse when the person being abused and the abuser are or have been in an intimate relationship. These individuals can include:
- Spouse or former spouses
- Roommate or former roommate
- Parent of your child
- Someone you are currently or were formerly dating
- Family members
Domestic violence is the willful intimidation, physical assault, battery, sexual assault, and/or other abusive behavior as part of a systematic pattern of power and control perpetrated by one intimate partner against another. It is important to hire an experienced Santa Clarita Valley divorce lawyer if you have involved with a domestic violence abuse. Take an initiation and contact our family law attorneys of the Law Offices of Cathleen E. Norton at (310) 300-4021.
The district attorney of California court take domestic violence or spousal abuse very seriously. It is a serious charge that could mean jail time and mandatory anger management classes. Moreover,
- a convicted of domestic violence charge will let you to have a criminal record.
- you will be barred from owning a firearm or having one in your possession if convicted
- a conviction could affect your access to your home and family.
On the other hand if you are facing a domestic violence includes physical assault, sexual assault, or even threat of assault, you need to find a good divorce lawyer to fight for you. Our Santa Clarita Valley, California family law attorney will file a Court order of a domestic violence restraining order to protect you.
A temporary restraining order (TRO) or temporary protective order is a court order signed by a judge that requires someone to stop harming or stalking you. You can obtain a TRO by filing the required legal papers with your local court. You will have to follow the California law to present evidence at your hearing and to serve your abuser. The police can sometimes serve the papers for you. For help with requesting a temporary restraining order, contact a qualified domestic violence attorney of the Law Offices of Cathleen E. Norton at (310) 300-4021.