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 […]
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 […]
What Information Do Domestic Violence Victims Get Notified About in New Jersey? Part of the Process in a Domestic Violence Case is the Victim Notification Form When it comes to domestic violence, sometimes the state must intervene to protect the victims. When the police come out to a residence on a domestic violence call, their […]
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, […]
Restraining Orders in NJ: What Has Changed During the COVID Crisis? How Will My Restraining Order Case Proceed During Covid? We are coming up on two years now since the start of the COVID 19 pandemic in New Jersey and throughout the United States. This has impacted every aspect of our lives including our court […]
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 […]
Accused of Sexual Assault in NJ? You Must Now Prove Consent Under New Ruling Proving Consent in NJ Sexual Assault Restraining Order Trials The public’s view of sexual assault and consent has transformed over the decades. Heightened awareness of the victim’s shame and blame in the judicial system grows each decade, primarily through the recent […]
Understanding Battered Woman Syndrome in the New Jersey Legal Context The relationship between one who commits domestic violence and their victim is complex. Outsiders often judge a woman who stays with a husband who emotionally, physically, or sexually abuses her, wondering how she can tolerate abuse. What most do not understand about battered wives is […]
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. […]
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