What Happens when a Restraining Order Case has an International Component? New Jersey gives victims of domestic violence protection against their abusers through restraining orders. Even when a perpetrator of domestic violence moves out of state, a protective order is enforceable in another state through New Jersey’s Violence Against Women Act. But when an abusive […]
Am I Allowed to Contact the Person I Have a Protection Order Against in New Jersey? Restraining orders protect victims of sexual or domestic violence. They prohibit the defendant named in the order, such as the spouse, dating partner, or significant other of the victim, from contacting the victim named in the order. That typically […]
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 […]
Do I Have to Tell My Employer About a Restraining Order in NJ? Ways a Restraining Order can Impact Your Job in NJ If you get a restraining order against you, there can be consequences that you may not immediately think of. For example, restraining orders can affect your ability to earn a living. Not […]
Can You Call Police for Restraining Order Violations in New Jersey? Understanding the Restraining Order Enforcement Process in NJ A restraining order is instrumental in protecting a victim of domestic violence. Civil and criminal laws protect those in a relationship that turns violent. While a protective order typically originates from the Family Part of the […]
Where Can You Go with a Restraining Order Against You in New Jersey? If You and the Other Person in a Restraining Order Case are in the Same Place, What Happens? In the US, somewhere between 2 and 3 million restraining orders are filed each year. A restraining order is a court order of protection […]
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 I Keep My Restraining Order Case Confidential in New Jersey? Non-Disclosure Agreements to Keep Domestic Violence Private in NJ: Understanding the Application of Confidentiality in NJ A restraining order is a sensitive, highly personal issue that you may want to keep private. But can you prevent the alleged victim from talking about a domestic […]
Can You be Charged with Contempt of a Temporary Restraining Order for Communications Sent before the Order was Served? When it Comes to Contacting the Plaintiff in a Restraining Order Case, Timing is Everything When a victim of domestic violence needs protection right away, they seek a temporary restraining order from the family court. The […]
How Does a Previous Restraining Order Affect My Current Case in New Jersey? When domestic violence occurs, the affected party may seek protection via a restraining order. Protective orders keep those deemed violent and dangerous away from the victim of their abuse. As such, when an eligible person seeks a restraining order from the court, […]
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