--- title: Cage & Miles Blog | Family Law | Domestic Violence description: Domestic Violence | Your go-to resource for the latest news, tips and insights in family law, divorce, trusts and estate planning, child custody and support, and bankruptcy. --- English # Cage & Miles Family Law Blog Your go-to resource for the latest news, tips and insights in family law, divorce, trusts and estate planning, child custody and support, and bankruptcy. ###### Sign up for family law insights: Filter by Tag - All - Divorce - Divorce Process - Family Law - Divorce Attorney - Child Custody - Legal Process - Child Support - Law Education - Child Custody Child Support - Property Division - Spousal Support - Child Custody Divorce - Domestic Violence - Military Divorce - Restraining Orders - Prenuptial Agreements - Trusts & Estate Planning - Contested Divorce - High-Net Worth Divorce - Military - Support Modifications - Guardianship - Mediation - Collaborative Law - Modifications - Bankruptcy - Wills - Appeals - Ex Parte - Grandparents - Paternity Actions - Retirement - Substance Abuse - restraining order renewal ## [PDODs and RFOs and MSAs, oh my! – Acronyms You Need to Know in Divorce Proceedings](https://cageandmiles-8398187.hs-sites.com/blog/pdods-and-rfos-and-msas-oh-my-acronyms-you-need-to-know-in-divorce-proceedings) February 13, 2025 Are you going through a divorce? If so, have you noticed that everything is an acronym? Divorces are stressful... [Learn More](https://cageandmiles-8398187.hs-sites.com/blog/pdods-and-rfos-and-msas-oh-my-acronyms-you-need-to-know-in-divorce-proceedings) ## [How Domestic Violence & Divorce Affect California Gun Rights](https://cageandmiles-8398187.hs-sites.com/blog/how-domestic-violence-divorce-affect-california-gun-rights) November 13, 2023 While the United States Constitution guarantees its citizens “the right of the people to keep and bear Arms,” ... [Learn More](https://cageandmiles-8398187.hs-sites.com/blog/how-domestic-violence-divorce-affect-california-gun-rights) ## [Financial Abuse, Domestic Violence, & Divorce in California](https://cageandmiles-8398187.hs-sites.com/blog/financial-abuse-domestic-violence-divorce-in-california) October 16, 2023 Domestic violence is defined broadly in California to include far more than mere physical abuse. While intenti... [Learn More](https://cageandmiles-8398187.hs-sites.com/blog/financial-abuse-domestic-violence-divorce-in-california) ## [I Was Just Served with a Temporary Restraining Order—What Do I Do Now?](https://cageandmiles-8398187.hs-sites.com/blog/i-was-just-served-with-a-temporary-restraining-order-what-do-i-do-now) July 26, 2023 You were approached by someone—a process server or a sheriff—and are handed a stack of paperwork saying that y... [Learn More](https://cageandmiles-8398187.hs-sites.com/blog/i-was-just-served-with-a-temporary-restraining-order-what-do-i-do-now) ## [How Do I Extend a Domestic Violence Restraining Order?](https://cageandmiles-8398187.hs-sites.com/blog/how-do-i-extend-a-domestic-violence-restraining-order) July 12, 2023 You applied for and were granted a Domestic Violence Temporary Restraining Order against your spouse or signif... [Learn More](https://cageandmiles-8398187.hs-sites.com/blog/how-do-i-extend-a-domestic-violence-restraining-order) ## [What To Do: Civil Harassment Restraining Order & Domestic Violence Restraining Order](https://cageandmiles-8398187.hs-sites.com/blog/what-to-do-civil-harassment-restraining-order-domestic-violence-restraining-order) May 23, 2023 [Learn More](https://cageandmiles-8398187.hs-sites.com/blog/what-to-do-civil-harassment-restraining-order-domestic-violence-restraining-order) ## [Get the 411 on Domestic Violence and Divorce in California](https://cageandmiles-8398187.hs-sites.com/blog/get-the-411-on-domestic-violence-and-divorce-in-california) May 09, 2023 Domestic violence, particularly among marital partners, can manifest itself in ways that many people might not... [Learn More](https://cageandmiles-8398187.hs-sites.com/blog/get-the-411-on-domestic-violence-and-divorce-in-california) ## [How a Domestic Violence Restraining Order Impacts Divorce Cases in San Diego](https://cageandmiles-8398187.hs-sites.com/blog/how-a-domestic-violence-restraining-order-impacts-divorce-cases-in-san-diego) April 20, 2023 Divorce cases involving domestic violence can be tricky in San Diego. When facing allegations of domestic viol... [Learn More](https://cageandmiles-8398187.hs-sites.com/blog/how-a-domestic-violence-restraining-order-impacts-divorce-cases-in-san-diego) ## [I Want a Restraining Order, But What Constitutes “Abuse”?](https://cageandmiles-8398187.hs-sites.com/blog/i-want-a-restraining-order-but-what-constitutes-abuse) May 24, 2021 “He screams at me and throws things around our house. He once punched a hole in the wall. But--he’s never actu... [Learn More](https://cageandmiles-8398187.hs-sites.com/blog/i-want-a-restraining-order-but-what-constitutes-abuse) ## [Domestic Violence, Divorce & Child Custody in San Diego](https://cageandmiles-8398187.hs-sites.com/blog/2019/may/domestic-violence-divorce-child-custody-in-san-d) May 21, 2019 Domestic violence, such as spousal abuse and child abuse, impacts all types of marriages and families. Contrar... [Learn More](https://cageandmiles-8398187.hs-sites.com/blog/2019/may/domestic-violence-divorce-child-custody-in-san-d) ## [Restraining Orders in CA: Temporary vs. Permanent](https://cageandmiles-8398187.hs-sites.com/blog/2018/august/restraining-orders-in-ca-temporary-vs-permanent) August 31, 2018 A restraining order is used by domestic violence victims to protect themselves from further harm. If a restrai... [Learn More](https://cageandmiles-8398187.hs-sites.com/blog/2018/august/restraining-orders-in-ca-temporary-vs-permanent) ## [Substance Abuse Evaluations in Family Law](https://cageandmiles-8398187.hs-sites.com/blog/2017/november/substance-abuse-evaluations-in-family-law) November 09, 2017 Drug or alcohol abuse is a very common contributing factor for couples seeking divorce, and when it's time for... [Learn More](https://cageandmiles-8398187.hs-sites.com/blog/2017/november/substance-abuse-evaluations-in-family-law) ## [Seeking Exclusive Possession of the Marital Home](https://cageandmiles-8398187.hs-sites.com/blog/2016/september/seeking-exclusive-use-and-possession-of-marital-) September 08, 2016 The entire process for a divorce can take anywhere from six months to several years. After filing for a divorc... [Learn More](https://cageandmiles-8398187.hs-sites.com/blog/2016/september/seeking-exclusive-use-and-possession-of-marital-) ## [Commonly Used Acronyms and Terms in Family Court](https://cageandmiles-8398187.hs-sites.com/blog/2015/november/commonly-used-acronyms-and-terms-in-family-court) November 26, 2015 Reading about legal matters, divorce proceedings and family court processes can mean coming across unfamiliar ... [Learn More](https://cageandmiles-8398187.hs-sites.com/blog/2015/november/commonly-used-acronyms-and-terms-in-family-court) ## [How to Respond to a Restraining Order](https://cageandmiles-8398187.hs-sites.com/blog/2015/april/responding-to-a-restraining-order) April 18, 2015 Domestic violence restraining orders are not issued absent ugly accusations. When a party files for a restrain... [Learn More](https://cageandmiles-8398187.hs-sites.com/blog/2015/april/responding-to-a-restraining-order)