What constitutes a dating relationship under the Domestic Violence Act in NJ? Many believe anybody who feels threatened or harassed by another is entitled to a restraining order. For instance, if a neighbor is intimidating you or a person at a bar is repeatedly engaging in unwelcome advancements, the victim can simply report the issue […]
Filing a Temporary Restraining Order During Coronavirus Shutdown in New Jersey Filing a Restraining Order During COVID-19 In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, most states across the country are under strict orders from their Governors to remain inside. As part of that mandate, all non-essential businesses, organizations, and even the Courts, have been ordered to […]
Coronavirus Pandemic Causes Spike in Domestic Violence Incidents in New Jersey For most, staying at home for long periods of time is inconvenient and annoying but overall, tolerable. For others, it may even be a welcome vacation from the stresses of work and other daily aspects of life. However, for a minority of people, the […]
Victim Wants to Drop TRO or FRO in New Jersey: Legal Options How does a Person Drop a Domestic Violence Case in New Jersey? Going to court for domestic violence charges or a restraining order trial can be both an overwhelming and confusing experience for the person accused. This situation can also be complicated for […]
Lift a Final Restraining Order from Ex-Wife in New Jersey Need to File a Motion to Vacate the Permanent Restraining Order? Call Us Now If you or a loved one needs assistance removing a final restraining order (FRO) in New Jersey, you’ve come to the right place. Unfortunately, in New Jersey, unlike in most other […]
Client Served with Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) Passaic County NJ Case Dismissed with Civil Restraints Agreement in Paterson NJ Court Have you been served with a temporary restraining order in Paterson NJ? Call us now for help. Our lawyers successfully handle restraining order trials in Passaic County on a regular basis and we are here […]
How to Obtain a Restraining Order for a Vulnerable Family Member in NJ 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 […]
Motion to Remove Final Restraining Order from 1997, 22 Years Old Judge Finds Significant Change in Circumstances and Grants Motion, Restraining Order Dismissed A final restraining order (FRO) in New Jersey is permanent and never expires. However, you can file a motion to try to have it removed if a lot of time has passed […]
Who Qualifies as a Protected Person in New Jersey Restraining Orders? 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 […]
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 […]
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