Reasons for a denial of a restraining order vary, based on whether the order being denied is temporary or final in nature. Why would a judge deny a temporary restraining order in New Jersey? Usually, a Municipal Court judge hears temporary restraining order applications when the Superior Court is closed. According to Directive #13-19, if […]
Restraining Order for Economic Abuse & Employment Interference in NJ Many believe that domestic violence is limited to physical abuse being perpetrated against a partner or spouse. Such conduct is unquestionably domestic violence and cannot be tolerated. However, the term domestic violence is much broader. New Jersey and Federal laws are drafted to protect against […]
Can you file a restraining order on someone else’s behalf in NJ? If you are a victim of stalking, harassment, assault, or other abuse or threatened abuse in New Jersey, you may get a Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) from the court, and potentially, a Final Restraining Order (FRO). In certain situations, New Jersey law also […]
Protected Persons in NJ Domestic Violence Cases Restraining orders are court orders intended to protect victims of domestic violence from future acts of violence by an alleged abuser. The victim of domestic violence requesting the restraining order is referred to as the Plaintiff and is also known as a “protected party.” When it comes to […]
Need to Appeal a Restraining Order in Morristown? Call Us Now Appellate Court Overturns Restraining Order, Dismisses Case Has a final restraining order (FRO) been issued against you in Morris County and you want to appeal? You have 45 days to do so. Here is a case we filed on behalf of our client in […]
Attorneys for Cyber Harassment Domestic Violence Case NJ Cyber Harassment is a relatively new type of crime in New Jersey. The law against cyber harassment, NJSA 2C:33-4.10, states that this offense occurs if a person makes a communication online with the purpose to harass another individual and the communication is threatening, lewd, indecent, or obscene. […]
Can Social Media be Used as Evidence in a New Jersey Restraining Order Case? The explosion of social media websites has lead to a wealth of evidence for litigants heading to court to try a final restraining order. The compulsive nature of social media users to grab their phone and vent their frustrations online creates […]
Will a Final Restraining Order Appear on my Criminal Record? If a person is subject to a final restraining order in New Jersey, a common background check will not reveal that he or she was involved in a domestic violence matter. Most common backgrounds reveal a person’s residence history, educational background, military service, credit report, […]
Obtain a Permanent Restraining Order in NJ Help Domestic Violence Lawyers handling Final Restraining Order (FRO) Hearings Our domestic violence lawyers recently represented a victim who was looking to obtain a final restraining order (FRO) against a defendant who she was previously dating. The parties met on a dating app and dated for a short […]
Can I Handle a Restraining Order Case in NJ Myself? If you wish to file for a restraining order in New Jersey, it is not absolutely necessary that you have an attorney. It is possible to litigate the matter on your own. However, if you are seriously injured or ill, it is also not absolutely […]
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