Long Beach Domestic Violence Attorney

Helping Southern California Clients Navigate Difficult Domestic Violence Matters

Unfortunately, domestic violence affects many individuals and families throughout Southern California. Domestic violence can be committed against you or your child in many ways but should never be tolerated. These acts of violence and abuse violate California criminal law that can result in serious consequences for abusers.

Individuals who have suffered abuse or threat of abuse can be protected by restraining orders granted in both emergency temporary situations as well as for long-range timeframes. Getting legal support for this very serious situation is essential to ensure that you and your children have the legal protections you need for safety and wellbeing.

Curtis Family Law provides skilled legal representation in handling all types of domestic abuse, whether physical, psychological, financial, or emotional. Our Long Beach domestic violence attorney is well-versed in the criminal as well as the family law aspects of such cases. We bring dedicated legal support to protecting and ensuring your legal and parental rights when facing any type of abuse from a family member in a domestic situation. Our firm is here to safeguard your best interests and those of your children through bringing appropriate legal action against your abuser.

Contact Curtis Family Law for legal counsel to protect yourself and your family. Call us at (562) 315-7107 or contact online 24/7 to speak with our Long Beach domestic violence attorney in a free consultation. 

How Does California Define Domestic Violence?

Domestic violence is any type of abuse or threat of abuse that takes place between intimate partners, spouses, dating partners, unmarried parents, or family or household members.

Under California law, domestic violence can include but is not limited to:

• Corporal injury
• Domestic battery
• Child abuse or endangerment
• Criminal threats
• Stalking
• Cutting your phone line

It can include physical acts such as striking or punching as well as threats of violence that put victims in fear of being harmed or fear of harm to children, other household members, pets, or property. Often, abusers engage in various methods to control victims such as limiting the victim’s access to finances or social interaction, verbal belittlement, and more.

What Should You Do as Soon as you Experience Any Type of Domestic Violence?

When faced with any type of domestic violence act, you should immediately call the police. Upon their arrival, you can request an emergency restraining order. Such orders can be issued on a temporary basis at any hour of the day and will remain in effect for several days until a hearing can be conducted by the court. During that time, you should seek legal help from our firm.

Restraining Orders in Long Beach, CA

Restraining orders can be issued by the courts on a temporary or long-term basis. To obtain such an order on a long-term basis, you must provide evidence to the court of past violence or threat of violence against you or a child.