CA custody

Based on 2022 changes to the law, we did the following in English and Spanish:

• Revised Can a parent who committed violence get custody? in our California Custody section to add the fact that when an abusive parent is asking or custody, the judge will consider if they have a domestic violence restraining order issued against them but they are still in possession or control of a firearm or ammunition in violation of the law. 
• In our California DVRO section: 
  • Added “reproductive coercion” as a reason to qualify for a DVRO in What is the legal definition of domestic violence in California?
  • Revised How much does it cost? Do I need a lawyer? to add that there is no fee for any filing related to the petition, not just that there’s no fee for the petition itself.
  • Revised What protections can I get in a DVRO? to include the fact that the judge will give the petitioner information about how any firearms or ammunition are in the abuser’s possession and how those should be turned into law enforcement.
  • Revised five questions to include the fact that petitions and ex parte orders can be submitted electronically and that petitioners can appear at the final hearing remotely. We also added two new related statutes to our Selected California Statutes page.
• In our California State Gun Laws section, edited 5 questions to add the fact that whenever firearm possession is prohibited, ammunition possession is also prohibited; and edited If the abuser’s gun is taken away, what will happen to it? to explain that after the respondent on a DVRO has to turn in their firearms, the judge will hold a hearing to confirm that this was done.