Legal Question in Family Law in California

my DAUGHTER got married april 2009 in Vegas live in California how doea she get an annolment. He drinks and has become abusive . she owns her home and now he tells her it is his home, she should leave. It is getting physical.

I need some directions. My granddaughter and 4 mo old live with them also......

concerned mother


Asked on 9/27/09, 4:14 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Lyle Johnson Bedi and Johnson Attorneys at Law

Your daughter should contact the police and a center for abused women. They will provide assistance for her. Rather than leave the home she should obtain a domestic violence restraining order, which should include a kick out order. Whether or not she can have the marriage annulled is unknown on the facts you provided. Consulting with an attorney to assist with the domestic violence restraining order and starting the divorce process. The marriage is less than six months. Therefore it is unlikely that he has any significant interest in the home or any other asset.

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Answered on 9/27/09, 5:09 pm


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