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What Is a DVRO and How Can It Help Me?

A DVRO is a domestic violence restraining order. The courts issue DVROs to protect people against abuse or violence from a family member or significant other residing in the same household. That might include a current or former spouse, boyfriend or girlfriend, or the other parent of a child.  It may also include in-laws, siblings, and stepparents.

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Why Do Custody Disagreements to Go to Trial?

The family court system is designed for parents to work out custody issues on their own. The courts have in place mediators and programs like Child Custody Recommending Counseling (CCRC) to help parents agree on the terms and conditions of raising children in separate households.

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Pre-Divorce Checklist

If you and your spouse are headed for a divorce, a little preparation will alleviate the financial and emotional sting from the process.

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