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 […]
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 […]
Restraining Orders for Emotional Abuse in New Jersey Domestic Violence Allegations of Emotional Abuse in New Jersey Despite what you might have heard, domestic violence is not limited to violence. Many people wrongfully focus on the word “violence” and automatically assume that if a person is not beating, choking, or otherwise committing some form of assaultive […]
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 […]
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