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What Denise Richards’ Case Reveals About Modern Abuse—and California Law

What Denise Richards’ Case Reveals About Modern Abuse—and California Law

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When most people think of domestic violence, they picture physical harm. But Denise Richards’ case shed light on a far more insidious—and common—form of abuse: coercive control.


In this powerful episode of Love and Law, Elizabeth Yang unpacks how California’s domestic violence laws are evolving to recognize psychological manipulation, digital harassment, and emotional isolation as serious forms of abuse. With real-life stories and survivor insights, we explore what the law protects, how restraining orders work, and why documenting the invisible is just as important as proving the visible.


🔒 What counts as abuse in California—beyond physical violence

📱 How technology is weaponized in modern relationships

🧠 Why early signs of control are often the most dangerous


Whether you’re a survivor, an ally, or someone beginning to question your relationship dynamics, this episode offers clarity, compassion, and real legal insight.

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📖 For a deeper look at the Denise Richards case and how Domestic Violence Restraining Orders work in California, read the full blog →

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