Domestic violence and child custody
If there's a history of domestic violence in a family, judges use special laws to help protect children when making decisions about child custody.
Child custody/visitation
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Domestic Violence Restraining Orders in California
This guide can help you follow the process to:
- Ask for a restraining order
- Ask to change, end, or renew a restraining order
- Know what you must do if you received restraining order papers
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