Restraining orders! Can you win, or will you lose? Temporary Restraining Orders To get that very first TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER (TRO), the lowest burden of proof, REASONABLE PROOF, is required. This means that only your say so may be all that is r...
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When the court orders a child custody evaluation, that brings into play an entire strategy plan to deal with the interviews of yourself, your minor and even adult children, your friends, teachers, etc., and the other parent of course. Having been t...
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In California, generally speaking, judges aren’t allowed to consider marital misconduct when making decisions about spousal support (previously called “alimony”). The purpose of spousal support is to make sure that neither spouse f...
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