Magazine Archive
Restraining Orders Everything You Need to Know
The July 2024 issue highlights the different types of civil restraining orders available in California. Though many practitioners are familiar with Domestic Violence Restraining Orders (DVROs) and Civil Harassment Restraining Orders (CHROs), the magazine’s Editorial Board also wished to bring attention to the other types of restraining orders available to our clients and community. We...
Read ArticleElectronic Harassment and California Restraining Orders: A Guide for Contra Costa County Attorneys
The digital revolution has fundamentally reshaped human interaction. While the internet offers undeniable benefits for communication and social connection, it has also opened a Pandora’s box of novel harassment tactics. Today, unwanted advances and malicious behavior can transcend physical boundaries, manifesting as a barrage of harassing emails, defamatory social media posts, and even online impersonation....
Read ArticleThe Nuts and Bolts of Restraining Orders
Learn about the different types of civil restraining orders in Contra Costa County, including who can ask for it, the elements, burden of proof, duration, and how to obtain one in Contra Costa County.
Read ArticleFamily Code Section 6309: Key points, practice tips and resources
The California Legislature recently enacted Family Code Section 6309, under the Domestic Violence Prevention Act (DVPA). After declaring DV is an “urgent public safety and public health crisis,” citing statistics and studies, the legislature enacted Family Code Section 63091 to remedy what it described as “litigation abuse.” The legislature reasoned that domestic violence survivors who...
Read ArticleSafeguarding California’s Elderly and Dependent Adults Through Protective Proceedings and Protective Orders
Conservatorships, Elder Abuse, and Dependent Adult Restraining Orders As legal practitioners, we are often faced with representing or safeguarding the rights of vulnerable communities. With the state’s aging population, instances of exploitation of vulnerable adults have steadily increased. To combat this, protective proceedings such as conservatorships and restraining orders are helpful tools to protect elderly...
Read ArticleDo I Need All That Protection? Intersection Between the Penal and Family Codes
The Difference A common conundrum among parties to a family law dispute is whether they need to file an application for a Domestic Violence Restraining Order (DVRO) if they have already received a Criminal Protective Order (CPO). The answer depends on what protection you need. A CPO is an order that is issued by the...
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