What Counts as Domestic Violence in California? Complete 2026 Guide
Quick Answer California has one of the broadest definitions of domestic violence in the United States. Under the Domestic Violence Prevention Act, California Family Code section 6203 defines domestic violence as any act of abuse against a person in a qualifying domestic relationship. California Family Code section 6320 lists the…
How to Renew a Domestic Violence Restraining Order in California (2026)
Quick Answer California Family Code section 6345 allows you to renew a Domestic Violence Restraining Order before it expires. You can renew for an additional 5 years or permanently. The leading case is Ritchie v. Konrad (2004), which established that you do not need to prove new acts of abuse…