How Do Restraining Orders Affect Immigration Status for Indian Non-Citizens in NJ? Out of the over 2.7 million Indian immigrants in the US, New Jersey is home to the highest proportion. Compared with other immigrant groups, Indian immigrants are more likely to hold a postgraduate degree. With its close proximity to New York City and […]
Witnesses in New Jersey Domestic Violence Trials Witnesses and other forms of proof supporting or denying domestic violence allegations, are crucial to plaintiffs and defendants in FRO trials in New Jersey. Domestic violence restraining orders protect victims, whether the abuse comes from a spouse, ex-spouse, date, partner, house member, or parent of the victim’s child. […]
Domestic Abuse Prevention Classes in New Jersey Explained Domestic violence arises for various reasons, which may differ in each situation. Both the abuser and victim may need counseling and other resources to access tools and skills to change harmful behaviors that result in violence. While resources for the victim are readily available, there are not […]
Understanding Time Limits for Domestic Violence Prosecution in NJ What is the statute of limitations in NJ for domestic violence? Ordinarily, a victim files their complaint soon after the act constituting domestic violence and often seeks a restraining order against the alleged perpetrator. If they wait, they only have five years to file their complaint […]
Potential Impacts of Mental Illness in a Domestic Violence Court Case Some issues manifest in various ways and on different sides of restraining order cases, necessitating an individualized approach to each and every case to determine the veracity of the plaintiff’s and the defendant’s statements and the best strategy for representing your case in court. […]
Can Parental Alienation be Used as a Defense if You Have been Accused of Domestic Violence in New Jersey? When marriages or other intimate relationships break down due to domestic violence, the fighting can be intense and the tactics brutal. Too often, the children are pawns or victims of parental battles. While one parent tries […]
From Neighbor Report to Restraining Order: New Jersey Process People are often reluctant to report suspected abuse in their building or neighborhood. Some wonder what to do if neighbors are fighting, while others wonder what to do if officers show up on their doorstep in NJ. Many people are familiar with the 1964 Catherine Genovese […]
Risk Factors for Domestic Violence in NJ What Makes Someone More Likely to Commit Domestic Violence? The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention lists the risk factors that profile an intimate partner violence perpetrator. An intimate partner is someone in a close relationship with a victim, like a current or ex-spouse, current or ex-dating partner, parent of […]
Medical Records as Evidence in New Jersey Domestic Violence Cases It is important to understand the significance of medical records as evidence of domestic violence in New Jersey courts. Strained relationships between spouses, dating partners, significant others and even roommates can turn ugly, even violent. When that happens, the injured party may need medical care. […]
Can a Man Get a Restraining Order Against a Woman in New Jersey? A man can absolutely become a victim of domestic abuse. If this has happened to you, you have the right to pursue criminal charges and to seek a protection order in New Jersey. It may surprise most people that of the 10 million […]
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