San Diego Domestic Violence Lawyer

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No matter what circumstances a couple, family, or group of loved ones may be facing, no person deserves to become the victim of domestic violence. On the contrary, no individual deserves to suffer consequences after a false domestic violence claim has been made against them.

At Moore, Schulman & Moore, APC, our domestic violence attorneys in San Diego are highly experienced in handling a wide range of abuse claims. Day in and day out, we fight to protect the rights of men and women throughout the greater San Diego area.

When you entrust our San Diego domestic violence lawyers with your case, you can rest easily knowing we will provide:

• A team backed by more than 200 years of combined experience
• A team led by founders who are board certified family law specialists
• A team rated AV Preeminent™ by Martindale-Hubbell®

Are you a victim of domestic violence? Have you been wrongfully accused? Contact us online or call (858) 492-7968 today to consult a San Diego domestic violence lawyer!

What Is Considered Domestic Violence?

In California, domestic violence refers to abusive behaviors that occur within an intimate relationship or household. It can involve a range of harmful actions, and the state has specific laws and regulations to address and prevent such incidents. 

Under California family law, domestic abuse can include:

• Physical Abuse: Any intentional use of force resulting in bodily injury or the likelihood of injury. This can include hitting, slapping, punching, kicking, or other forms of physical harm.
• Threats of Physical Abuse: Making verbal or non-verbal threats that suggest imminent harm or danger, creating fear and intimidation.
• Sexual Assault: Any non-consensual sexual activity, including rape, attempted rape, and other forms of sexual abuse within an intimate relationship.
• Harassment: Unwanted and repeated behaviors, communications, or actions that cause emotional distress or fear. This can include verbal abuse, name-calling, and persistent unwanted contact.
• Stalking: Repeated and unwanted attention, communication, or following, either in person or through electronic means, causing fear for one's safety.
• Disturbing Your Peace: Disruptive or violent behavior that interferes with a person's peace, such as loud arguments, property damage, or any other actions that create a hostile environment.
• Destroying Your Personal Property: Intentionally damaging or destroying the personal belongings of a partner as a form of control or intimidation.
• Financial Abuse: Controlling or exploiting a partner's financial resources to limit their independence. This can involve withholding money, preventing access to financial information, or sabotaging employment or educational opportunities.
• Isolation: Restricting a partner's social interactions, controlling who they see or talk to, and limiting their access to friends, family, or support networks.
• Intimidation: Using threatening behavior, gestures, or looks to instill fear and coerce compliance. This can contribute to a climate of fear in the home.
• Coercive Control: Establishing dominance through various forms of manipulation, intimidation, isolation, and control over daily activities. Coercive control is a pattern of behavior aimed at maintaining power over a partner.
• Neglect: Failing to provide necessary care, emotional support, or attention to a partner's well-being. Neglect can be a form of abuse, especially in cases where basic needs are consistently unmet.

Although many persons believe that only spouses and children can become victims of domestic violence, others types of family members or individuals who were formerly living with or dating another person can also become victims of this abuse.