Practical guides for domestic violence survivors navigating California's legal system. Free resources, legal rights, and how to get help.
A domestic violence restraining order (DVRO) can remove your abuser from your home, require them to stay away, and protect your children. Here's exactly how to file one in California — from choosing the right form to what happens at the hearing.
Read article →Marsy's Law (California Proposition 9, 2008) gave crime victims constitutional rights that prosecutors and courts must honor. Here's what those rights are, how to use them, and what to do when they're ignored.
Read article →A practical guide to finding free or pro bono domestic violence attorneys in California, including legal aid organizations, law school clinics, contingency-fee representation, and how to qualify.
Read article →A civil harassment restraining order protects you from someone who is not your partner or household member — a neighbor, coworker, stranger, or acquaintance who has threatened or stalked you. Here's how to file one in California.
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