California

Recently updated on April 27th, 2025 at 03:15 pm Restraining Order can be filed by getting a copy of the standard court forms issued by the Supreme Court of California, filling them which includes specifics of harassment and filing them with the clerk at your county’s Superior Court. The forms can be obtained at your…

Recently updated on April 27th, 2025 at 01:47 pm Yes in California you can file for a restraining order online using a smartphone. Restraining Orders are filed to stop domestic violence, harassment, senior-abuse, and for temporary banning firearms from an unstable person. Restraining orders restrict and serve a final warning to the abuser, as breaking…

Recently updated on April 26th, 2025 at 10:01 pm Overview Domestic Violence Restraining Order is a kind of restraining order in California including in Contra Costa County for domestic situations. It is governed by the California state law (as opposed to US Federal Law). The formal name and fine print of restraining orders varies from…

Recently updated on April 27th, 2025 at 08:21 pm Restraining Order can be filed by getting a copy of the standard court forms issued by the Supreme Court of California, filling them which includes specifics of harassment and filing them with the clerk at your county’s Superior Court. The forms can be obtained at your…

Recently updated on April 27th, 2025 at 03:42 am Restraining Order can be filed by getting a copy of the standard court forms issued by the Supreme Court of California, filling them which includes specifics of harassment and filing them with the clerk at your county’s Superior Court. The forms can be obtained at your…

Recently updated on April 27th, 2025 at 05:25 amYes, in California, you can file for a restraining order on behalf of your child if they are under 18 years old and are being threatened, harassed, or abused. The court generally considers the parent or guardian to be the appropriate person to request a restraining order…

Recently updated on April 27th, 2025 at 11:32 amSummary Yes, restraining orders in California do expire, but the duration depends on the type of restraining order issued.  The most common types are the Domestic Violence Restraining Order (DVRO) and the Civil Harassment Restraining Orders(CHRO) and both are generally granted for 5 years Its important to…

Recently updated on April 26th, 2025 at 11:20 pm Overview In California, a police officer can request an Emergency Protective Order (EPO) at any time such as in the middle of the night by calling the Judge if they have reasonable grounds to believe that someone is in immediate danger of domestic violence.  Typically this…

Recently updated on April 27th, 2025 at 06:26 pmIn 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 Documents…

Recently updated on April 27th, 2025 at 03:35 pm Overview of Domestic Violence Restraining Order against Stepmom or Stepdad Many children do not come forward because of shame, embarrassment, and the lack of support they perceive they would receive if they opened up about abuse or harassment from a step parent. In California, a Domestic…