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Episode Summary
In this episode of Your Rights, Your Voice: Family Law Clarity, Ellie Sweeney, a California family law attorney serving Los Angeles and Ventura counties, breaks down everything you need to know about restraining orders in family court.
She explains the difference between civil and criminal restraining orders, when they’re appropriate, and what evidence the courts look for. Ellie also discusses how restraining orders impact custody arrangements and what to do if you feel unsafe at home.
Whether you’re dealing with domestic violence, harassment, or emotional abuse, this episode provides clarity on how to seek protection and understand your legal options.
Key Timestamps
00:00 – What a restraining order is and who it protects
02:00 – The difference between civil and criminal restraining orders
04:30 – When a restraining order is appropriate and what counts as abuse
06:00 – Understanding emotional, mental, and financial abuse
08:00 – The process for filing and obtaining a restraining order
10:00 – How quickly a judge can issue a protective order
12:00 – Evidence judges consider in restraining order cases
13:30 – How restraining orders affect custody and visitation rights
15:00 – What happens if a restraining order is misused
16:00 – Immediate steps to take if you feel unsafe at home
About the Show
Your Rights, Your Voice: Family Law Clarity is hosted by Ellie Sweeney, a California family law attorney who helps clients navigate divorce, custody, child support, and protective order cases. Each episode offers practical guidance to help individuals protect their families, understand their rights, and move forward with confidence.
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In this episode of Your Rights, Your Voice: Family Law Clarity, Ellie Sweeney, a California family law attorney serving Los Angeles and Ventura counties, breaks down everything you need to know about restraining orders in family court.
She explains the difference between civil and criminal restraining orders, when they’re appropriate, and what evidence the courts look for. Ellie also discusses how restraining orders impact custody arrangements and what to do if you feel unsafe at home.
Whether you’re dealing with domestic violence, harassment, or emotional abuse, this episode provides clarity on how to seek protection and understand your legal options.
Key Timestamps
00:00 – What a restraining order is and who it protects
02:00 – The difference between civil and criminal restraining orders
04:30 – When a restraining order is appropriate and what counts as abuse
06:00 – Understanding emotional, mental, and financial abuse
08:00 – The process for filing and obtaining a restraining order
10:00 – How quickly a judge can issue a protective order
12:00 – Evidence judges consider in restraining order cases
13:30 – How restraining orders affect custody and visitation rights
15:00 – What happens if a restraining order is misused
16:00 – Immediate steps to take if you feel unsafe at home
About the Show
Your Rights, Your Voice: Family Law Clarity is hosted by Ellie Sweeney, a California family law attorney who helps clients navigate divorce, custody, child support, and protective order cases. Each episode offers practical guidance to help individuals protect their families, understand their rights, and move forward with confidence.