Recent changes in California domestic violence laws

We have in previous blog posts addressed some of the many issues relating to domestic violence through the point of view of family attorneys; that is, as domestic violence may impact issues ranging from divorce to parental rights. And as the laws in California regarding domestic violence evolve, we will address some relevant points of that legal progress as well.

As recently as January 1 of 2014, the California Penal Code Section 273.5 was revised, reflecting changes in the legal definition of who can be legally defined as a victim of domestic violence.

Under the revised laws, a victim of domestic violence or abuse may include:

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