Conflicts, Accusations and Legal Ramifications
Domestic violence and physical abuse occur in some families and in many divorce situations, with damaging consequences for those involved. While each situation is different and the degree and type of physical or emotional harm can vary, an assault, battery, or threat of violence carries legal penalties in the state of California. While partner abuse and spousal abuse are associated with committed relationships, domestic violence can occur between parents and children, grandparents and children, between siblings, as well as with step-parents, boyfriends and girlfriends and others. Victims can be male or female.
If you have been assaulted or threatened, or if you have been falsely accused of domestic violence in conjunction with divorce or child custody proceedings, The Bacinett Law Offices can help. We have extensive experience with domestic violence as it relates to family law matters. Contact us for legal advice.
Recourse and Help in Situations of Domestic Violence
If you have been assaulted by a spouse or partner (or by anyone else), you can have a temporary or permanent restraining order issued that will legally put space between you and the person who has behaved violently. The Bacinett Law Offices can help you obtain a restraining order to protect your personal safety and advise you as to other options that may be available to you.
In some divorce cases, child custody conflicts, and other adversarial family situations, false accusations of domestic violence are inappropriately used to further one person’s case. You need legal representation when a restraining order is sought against you. A permanent restraining order will negatively impact your rights to child custody and visitation, spousal support, and immigration status. The Bacinett Law Offices can help if you have been accused of domestic violence in the context of a divorce, child custody matter, etc.