These tools are designed to address legal issues that abuse survivors often face in California. FVAP’s legal resources are free for survivors of domestic violence/intimate partner abuse and the people who support them; California nonprofit employees; California legal aid employees; private attorneys currently representing a survivor of domestic violence pro bono in California; members of the California Partnership to End Domestic Violence; and members of Legal Aid Association of California. For questions or comments on these materials, email training@fvaplaw.org.
Please note: Resources are specific to California law only. The law is constantly changing, so all information should be verified before relying on it. Viewing these materials does not constitute legal advice, nor does it create an attorney-client relationship between you and FVAP.
Anything submitted to a court in California, whether at trial or on appeal, must conform to one of the following 2 writing styles. (Required by California Rules of Court, rule 1.200) (1) The California Style Manual (CSM), fourth edition, which is available for free online thanks to Sixth District Appellate Program, a private law firm. (2) The Bluebook, which may be available at your local law library. Information on key differences between these 2 styles is available here thanks to the UCLA Writing Center.
Restraining Order Hearings Tools Include:
- How to Get a Court to Make Orders About Everything I Asked for in my Restraining Order Case?
- How to Get a Court to Make Orders About Everything I Asked for in my Restraining Orders Case? – Spanish Version
- How to Get a Court to Make Orders About Everything I Asked for in my Restraining Order Case? – Chinese Version
- Template Memorandum of Points and Authorities in Support of Holding a Hearing and Denial of Continuances with Instructions
- Template Memorandum of Points Authorities Explaining Your Right to Present New Evidence at Trial with Instruction Sheet
- How to Request Someone Move Out as Part of Your Restraining Order
- Can I Renew My Domestic Violence Restraining Order? Frequently Asked Questions About Renewals for Survivors and Advocates
- Can I Renew My Domestic Violence Restraining Order? Frequently Asked Questions About Renewals for Survivors and Advocates – Spanish Version
- Can I Renew My Domestic Violence Restraining Order? Frequently Asked Questions About Renewals for Survivors and Advocates – Chinese Version
