Legal Question in Family Law in California

retaining family rental home

I live in san francisco, a very high rent area. I want to start divorce proceedings but am worried that an attorney will advise me to move out. i have two dependant children and cannot afford to move from our rent controlled unit. i have asked my husband to move out on many occasions, but he refuses. he is violent toward myself and my teenage daughter, i have so far not called the police to avoid any further stress to the kids. if i file for divorce, will i ber able to keep the current apartment.


Asked on 5/21/03, 6:54 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Brian Levy, Esq. Law Office of Brian Don Levy

Reply: retaining family rental home

I suggest that you consult with an experienced family law lawyer. Experience is not expensive, it's priceless!

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Good luck to you!

Brian Levy, Esq.

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Answered on 5/21/03, 9:22 pm
Lyle Johnson Bedi and Johnson Attorneys at Law

Re: retaining family rental home

You should have called the police they would have arrested him and given you a temporary restraining order. then you could have obtained a restraining order for three years. This would protect your children from possible injury or worse.

You can file for a restraining order based on the past abuse, even if the police will not file criminal charges.

Either way he will be removed from the family home.

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Answered on 5/22/03, 12:11 am


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