Understanding New Jersey’s Domestic Violence Risk Assessment Process Seasoned Attorneys Guiding You through the Process of Domestic Violence Risk Assessments in Restraining Order Matters In October of 2017, New Jersey’s Attorney General’s office sent a directive to law enforcement leaders and prosecutors regarding the implementation of a new domestic violence risk assessment. The Ontario Domestic […]
Falsely Accused of Domestic Violence in New Jersey Sadly, it is common for many spouses or soon to be ex-spouses to file false or exaggerated domestic violence complaints in order to gain leverage in a divorce or other action. Nevertheless, false complaints are regularly filed and sadly, real victims and innocent defendants are harmed. As […]
How Does Anger Management Affect Restraining Order Cases in New Jersey? Anger Accusations in New Jersey Restraining Orders An inability to control anger and rage can lead to serious consequences, especially if one has a family. In New Jersey, an uncontrolled outburst can result in criminal charges being filed, a restraining order being entered, and […]
Police Officer Weapon Possession Rights Under NJ Restraining Orders Is an Officer Allowed to Possess a Weapon if Subject to a Restraining Order in New Jersey? Under both Federal and State law in New Jersey, if a person is subject to a restraining order, he or she is prohibited from possessing a firearm. For many […]
NJ Domestic Violence: Who Counts as a Household Member? What is a Household Member for a Domestic Violence Restraining Order in New Jersey? For the purposes of making a distinction between typical crimes and crimes of domestic violence, the laws in New Jersey clarify that domestic violence involves those cases in which a family member, […]
What constitutes a dating relationship under the Domestic Violence Act in NJ? Many believe anybody who feels threatened or harassed by another is entitled to a restraining order. For instance, if a neighbor is intimidating you or a person at a bar is repeatedly engaging in unwelcome advancements, the victim can simply report the issue […]
Victim Wants to Drop TRO or FRO in New Jersey: Legal Options How does a Person Drop a Domestic Violence Case in New Jersey? Going to court for domestic violence charges or a restraining order trial can be both an overwhelming and confusing experience for the person accused. This situation can also be complicated for […]
Client Served with Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) Passaic County NJ Case Dismissed with Civil Restraints Agreement in Paterson NJ Court Have you been served with a temporary restraining order in Paterson NJ? Call us now for help. Our lawyers successfully handle restraining order trials in Passaic County on a regular basis and we are here […]
Allegations of Domestic Violence and Child Abuse in NJ? Child abuse is a form of domestic violence. In the interest of preventing child abuse across the state, New Jersey statutes have a relatively broad definition of what constitutes abuse. It includes conduct ranging from disposing of a child in a way that is not permitted […]
New Jersey Restraining Orders Between Parents and Children Many restraining orders in New Jersey are used to protect victims of domestic violence from their abusers. Thousands of people every year take advantage of New Jersey law to use the restraining order process to protect themselves and their loved ones. Restraining orders prevent abusers from contacting […]
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