California

Recently updated on April 27th, 2025 at 03:01 pmOverview A restraining order will disclose very limited information with the public, but nearly all the case information with the abuser against whom you’re seeking the restraining order from. The restraining orders are not published online by the courts in California (last updated November 2024). However, someone…

Recently updated on April 27th, 2025 at 05:34 pmOverview If the abuser violates a restraining order in California, the state has specific protocols in place to protect you and enforce the order. Here are the steps you can take: 1. Call 911 Violating a restraining order is a crime. If the abuser violates any part…

Recently updated on April 27th, 2025 at 11:26 am Yes in California you can file for a restraining order as a self representing litigant or in simple terms: a person without a lawyer.  In fact while the process has many details and nuances, it is well defined so you can learn and represent yourself. A…

Recently updated on April 27th, 2025 at 12:46 amOverview of landlord harassment laws In California, if you’re facing landlord who is annoying without any legal reason, 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. Keep in mind…

Recently updated on April 27th, 2025 at 02:41 am Overview Domestic Violence Restraining Order is a kind of restraining order in California 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 state to state but the…

Recently updated on April 27th, 2025 at 09:11 am Overview of Domestic Violence Restraining Order in Ventura County   Domestic Violence Restraining Order is a kind of restraining order in California including in Ventura County for domestic situations.  Ventura County comprises of cities like Oxnard, Thousand Oaks, Simi Valley, Ventura City (San Buenaventura), and several…

Recently updated on April 27th, 2025 at 01:44 am Restraining Order in Orange County   Overview of Filing for a Restraining Order Restraining Orders in California are court orders issued in situations such as abuse, stalking or harassment in range of ways from a current or former lover or relative, a neighbor, a co-worker or…

Recently updated on April 27th, 2025 at 07:18 amThe legal definition of domestic violence in California is written in California Family Code 6211 (Ann.Cal.Fam.Code § 6211) For “Domestic violence” to have occurred there are two conditions that must be both be true  Abuse must have occurred The relationship between the victim and the abuser is…

Recently updated on April 27th, 2025 at 08:10 amIn California, the fees for a restraining order depends on the type of restraining order with no fees for a Domestic Violence Restraining Order, no fees for severe cases of Civil Harassment Restraining Order, but about $450 fees for other cases of Civil Harassment Restraining Order. In…

Recently updated on April 27th, 2025 at 12:49 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…