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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
What Happens When You Breach a Restraining Order in NJ? To understand the impact of an order of protection, it is important to understand that it is exactly what its name implies. Essentially, it is a Court order that restrains, or restricts, one party from another. A violation of a restraining order is classified as […]
Do You have to Pay Child Support in a NJ Domestic Violence Case? In the Garden State, parents have a legal duty to financially support their child. It does not matter if one of the parents does not have a relationship with the child, nor does it matter if the parent has never seen or […]
Understanding the Reasons Restraining Orders Are Denied in NJ 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 […]
Can You get Alimony in a Domestic Violence Case in NJ? Violent physical, emotional, mental, and financial abuse in a relationship bears many hidden tragedies. Not only do victims of domestic violence often suffer physical and emotional injury, perhaps bruises, broken bones, and fear that affects their health and mental wellbeing, but often victims of […]
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 […]
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