Taking the Right Steps to Protect Yourself and Your Children
Domestic violence occurs when one spouse or intimate partner uses physical violence, threats, coercion, intimidation, isolation, stalking, and/or emotional, sexual or economic abuse to maintain power and control over the other spouse or intimate partner.
Domestic violence is a crime in California and a serious family matter.
If you are the victim of domestic violence, your first consideration should be for your own safety and that of your children. Often an abuser may become more dangerous once you decide to leave the relationship. If you decide to leave your marriage or relationship, you may consider seeking a protective order to ensure your safety. The assistance of an experienced attorney or lawyer can make the process of seeking a protective order much easier.
Preserving Rights to Your Portion of Marital Community Property
In addition to addressing domestic violence, protective orders can also be used in divorce cases to protect one spouse's financial interests from the other spouse.
Seeking a protective order may be an important first step towards getting your fair share of community property under California law if you are concerned about your spouse taking steps such as:
- Wasting money or assets
- Selling a business or other property without your consent
- Hiding assets
- Giving away assets
Contact me at 310-552-2700 to discuss your options for obtaining protective orders to secure your safety and your property.
