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How do I file a restraining order in San Diego
Recently updated on April 27th, 2025 at 02:57 pm Restraining Orders in California including San Diego are court orders issued in situations of abuse which require the abuser to stay a certain distance away from, and refrain from contacting the victim. Failure to comply with the restraining order can result in criminal charges and therefore…
Read MoreWill a Restraining Order in California Affect my Immigration Status
Recently updated on April 27th, 2025 at 04:02 pmIf you’re a victim seeking a restraining order then a restraining order in California will not hurt your immigration status. However if you’re the abuser then yes the restraining order. This article is aimed at the victim and not the abuser. For a restraining order, very limited…
Read MoreGlossary of Legal Terms
Recently updated on April 27th, 2025 at 07:30 amPetitioner – The person starting the case by filing a petition Respondent – The person against whom the case is filed against
Read MoreHow do I get a restraining order against my sibling in Wisconsin
Recently updated on April 27th, 2025 at 03:29 pmIn Wisconsin, a restraining order officially called a Domestic Abuse Protective Order (also some times called just Protective Order) can be requested against your sibling by your county court online, informing the other party, attending a hearing, and presenting evidence to support the request for the order. …
Read MoreTaking children out of state during a divorce
Recently updated on April 27th, 2025 at 06:45 amINTRODUCTION Child custody relocation is not uncommon in Washington following a divorce or separation; certain rules are there which parents have to keep in their minds before moving the aforesaid act, even if you are facing the tough time according to economic and feel to have no choice, then parents…
Read MoreWhat is the legal definition of domestic violence in Maryland
Recently updated on April 27th, 2025 at 03:51 amThe legal definition of domestic violence (Maryland Family Law Article § 4-501 et seq.) for the purposes of Protective Orders is based on specific behaviors that occur within certain relationships. According to Maryland law, domestic violence includes: Assault: An intentional act that causes bodily harm or puts…
Read MoreOrder to Surrender Weapons without Notice – King County Only
Recently updated on April 27th, 2025 at 07:48 pmLegalAtoms has developed the questions in collaboration with the Firearms unit at the King County, and the idea is to allow users to opt to keep firearms away from the respondent if they have access to one, or even if it’s just a risk factor. If the…
Read MoreDr Bowen’s response: What happens with divorce if my spouse lives overseas?
Recently updated on April 27th, 2025 at 07:32 pmQuestion What happens with divorce if my spouse lives overseas? Answer ENGLISH Hi! My name is Dr. Deirdre Bowen. I am a professor at the Seattle University School of Law. The information that I am about to provide to you should be taken as just that: information…
Read MoreWhat does the Washington State Bill 5160 mean for a Tenant
Recently updated on April 27th, 2025 at 10:32 amIn April 2021, the Senate Bill 5160 “LANDLORD-TENANT RELATIONS” took effect in the Washington State and reformed landlord tenant in the aftermath of COVID pandemic. This article covers what the bill means for the Tenant. What the bill means for the landlord is covered here Initial Lease…
Read MoreHow do I get a Order of Protection against my sibling in South Carolina?
Recently updated on April 27th, 2025 at 06:55 am Many people do not come forward because of shame, embarrassment, and the lack of support they perceive they would receive or the heartbreak to the parents or other family members it may cause if they opened up about abuse or harassment from a sibling Common situations…
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