Legal Question in Family Law in California

My wife was recently aquited of domestic violence charges against me. The assault was recorded and she admitted to tearing the phone out the wall to prevent the police from getting called yet they found her not guilty. We have a restraining order case in family court that can now proceed since the criminal trial is over . Can th even though judge in family court find there was dv even though she was acquited?


Asked on 9/23/12, 1:27 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Arlene Kock Law Offices of Arlene D. Kock APLC

Conviction in a criminal case does not directly bear on wether the family law judge will grant a restraining order. If the family law judge has sufficient proof there is a strong liklihood of abusive future conduct, then there is a high probability a DV order would be granted.

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Answered on 9/23/12, 7:55 am


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