If youre divorcing someone because of alcoholism or substance abuse problems, it may change the course not only of how the divorce proceeds, but it can also impact things like child custody. All states allow for no-fault divorce grounds.

What are my rights as a tenant without a lease?

If there is no lease, either written or oral, a landlord still can evict you. This is because the lack of a lease means that you are in a month-to-month tenancy at will and must pay rent on a monthly basis, or more frequently if you have an agreement to that effect.

Is kicking someone illegal?

Maybe. California courts have ruled that hands and feet are not considered “deadly weapons” under Californias assault with deadly weapons law, penal code 245(a)(1). However, kicking someone can still be considered assault with a deadly weapon if it is done with force likely to produce great bodily injury.