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is getting a restraining order a civil suit in California?
Recently updated on June 7th, 2025 at 09:44 amOverview Yes a restraining order is a civil suit in California. The main differences between civil and criminal cases in California are: Charges: What a person is accused of. Breaking the laws listed in the California Penal code is considered a crime. The California Penal Code…
Read MoreDr Bowen’s Response: How mediation works
Recently updated on June 7th, 2025 at 07:14 amQuestion How mediation works? 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 and not legal advice. One way…
Read MoreHow do I Get a Domestic Violence Protection Order in Wyoming?
Recently updated on June 7th, 2025 at 04:44 amOverview A domestic violence protective order is a legal shield for those facing abuse from spouses, partners, cohabitating individuals, family members, and intimate or dating relationships, regardless of living arrangements. It keeps the abuser to stay away and refrain from contact, aiming to ensure the victim’s safety.…
Read MoreHow do I Get a Family Violence Protective Order in Georgia?
Recently updated on June 6th, 2025 at 06:07 pmOverview A protection order, issued by a judge, is a formal document that commands an abuser to cease specific actions, thereby ensuring the safety of the victim. These actions may include: Causing harm to you Making threats against you Contacting you Approaching your residence or workplace Such…
Read MoreWhat is the legal definition of Domestic Violence in Michigan
Recently updated on June 7th, 2025 at 08:50 amIn Michigan, domestic violence is legally defined as an assault or assault and battery committed by an individual against someone with whom they share a specific relationship. These relationships include: Spouse or former spouse Individuals residing or having resided in the same household Individuals with a child…
Read MoreWhat Proof Do You Need for an Order of Protection in New York
Recently updated on June 7th, 2025 at 03:51 amIn order to get a Order of Protection in the New York state, the proof needed is to establish that a current or former lover or dating partner or close relative, more likely than not, abused you as per the definition in Family Court Act (FCA) §…
Read MoreNeighbor Harassment Laws in California
Recently updated on June 7th, 2025 at 02:10 amIn California, if you’re facing neighbor who is annoying, blocking your parking, installing cameras pointing towards your house, or making you fear for your personal safety, then there are various legal options you can explore with a Civil Harassment Restraining order being one of them. Create Forms…
Read MoreForeclosures, Evictions for Family Violence in Georgia
Recently updated on June 7th, 2025 at 04:08 am In Georgia, domestic violence victims have specific legal protections concerning housing stability, particularly regarding eviction and lease termination. Lease Termination Rights: Under Georgia law, if you are a victim of family violence or stalking, you have the right to terminate your residential lease early without penalty.…
Read MoreForeclosures, Evictions for Domestic Violence Victims in Massachusetts
Recently updated on June 6th, 2025 at 11:46 pm In Massachusetts, domestic violence victims are provided some legal protections related to foreclosures and evictions to ensure they are not further harmed by losing their housing. The key points are Victims of domestic violence in Massachusetts are protected from eviction due to police involvement or disturbances…
Read MoreHow do I Get a Protection from Abuse (PFA) Order Against my Sibling in Alabama?
Recently updated on June 6th, 2025 at 09:55 pm 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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