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When family conflict reaches the courtroom, child custody decisions often involve more than parenting schedules and living arrangements. California law treats domestic violence as a serious factor because exposure to abuse can affect a child’s safe… Read More

For decades, survivors of sexual assault have experienced a second trauma after their assault. It’s this additional harrowing experience that drives many survivors into hiding as they hesitate to bring their complaint forward. When those brave enou… Read More

For years, many survivors were told their time to take legal action had simply run out. A missed deadline should not decide whether someone gets justice. That reality is changing with California’s Assembly Bill 250. For survivors and those question… Read More

Sexual assault does not happen in a vacuum. What happened to you should not have been possible in the first place. Institutions are expected to create safe spaces, enforce policies, and respond when something goes wrong. When they do not, the consequ… Read More

Modern abuse does not always leave visible marks. That does not make it any less real. The devices you rely on every day can be turned against you. Technology in domestic abuse gives abusers new ways to monitor, threaten, and interfere with your life… Read More

You know something feels off at work. You can’t quite put a name to it, though. The reality is that it could be discrimination. California law identifies numerous types of discrimination in the workplace, and not all of them involve obvious slurs o… Read More

Access to justice should never depend on luck, timing, or knowing the right person to call. For survivors of sexual assault and harassment, access to knowledgeable legal guidance can be essential to understanding available options and next steps. ADZ… Read More

Divorce raises many questions, many of which center on the uncertainty of your financial future. One of the most common questions is, how long does spousal support last? California uses a structured formula to calculate duration, with the underlying… Read More