Criminal,
Family
Jun. 14, 2023
The unforeseen impact of restraining order laws on Hollywood divorces
In 2020, domestic violence was redefined to encompass ‘coercive control.’ The new law significantly eased the process of obtaining a domestic violence restraining order, creating a potential for misuse and reputational harm of public figures.
The complexity of domestic violence restraining order laws in California has unfolded before my eyes during my extensive tenure as a family law attorney. While these laws are crafted with the laudable intention of safeguarding victims, they often reveal a distressing panorama, particularly within the context of high-profile Hollywood divorce cases.
A pivotal influence on this landscape has been the domestic violence law enacted by Gov. Ga...
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