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Defending Against A Civil Harassment Restraining Order In California

You have been served with a civil harassment restraining order (CHRO). Maybe a neighbor, landlord, coworker, or former friend has filed a petition against you. A judge may already have issued temporary orders without first hearing from you based on the petition…

Civil Harassment Vs. Criminal Stalking In California

Someone may be following you, contacting you repeatedly, or refusing to leave you alone. People often use "harassment" and "stalking" interchangeably, but California law does not. The same conduct can lead to a civil protective-order case through a civil…

Civil Harassment Restraining Orders & Employment Consequences

A civil harassment restraining order (CHRO) can raise a very practical concern. What will it do to your job, license, housing application, or future plans? The answer is not as simple as "it is only civil" or "it follows you for five years." A CHRO is not a…

What To Do If You Are Investigated By CPS In California

There is a business card wedged in your door from a social worker, with a handwritten note asking you to call. Or your phone rings and the voice identifies itself as Child Protective Services (CPS), wanting to ask you a few questions and arrange a visit. Or the…

False Abuse Allegations In Custody Cases: How They Arise, What They Cost, And How They Are Defeated

You are in a custody battle, and your ex has accused you of abusing your child. Or the accusation is aimed at someone close to you, a family member or your new partner, and it lands on your parenting time anyway. Your visits are suddenly supervised. A social…

The Stages Of A Child Abuse Criminal Case In California

You may already have been arrested on a child abuse allegation. Or you may see a case developing: a CPS visit, a police call, or an accusation taking shape. You need to know what happens next, which decisions matter, and how long this will all take. A child abuse…

Phone Call After Arrest

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September 2026

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September 2026

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