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 […]
Allegations of Domestic Violence and Child Abuse in NJ? Child abuse is a form of domestic violence. In the interest of preventing child abuse across the state, New Jersey statutes have a relatively broad definition of what constitutes abuse. It includes conduct ranging from disposing of a child in a way that is not permitted […]
New Jersey Restraining Orders Between Parents and Children Many restraining orders in New Jersey are used to protect victims of domestic violence from their abusers. Thousands of people every year take advantage of New Jersey law to use the restraining order process to protect themselves and their loved ones. Restraining orders prevent abusers from contacting […]
New Jersey Nonconsensual Pornography Criminal Defense Lawyers Looking for a NJ Revenge Porn Lawyer Near You? The frequency of intimate photos among couples has led to a new and striking phenomenon known as “revenge porn.” In response to the growing number of revenge porn cases, New Jersey enacted the first law in the country that […]
Obtaining a Restraining Order Against a Person You Met Online in NJ Online dating apps have taken New Jersey by storm, from Tinder to Hinge to Bumble and beyond. But as anyone who has used these dating apps knows, people can be creeps. Far from every online dating interaction is positive. Creepy individuals and outright […]
Handling Emergency Child Custody Changes for Domestic Abuse in NJ According to the United States Department of Justice, domestic violence is a “pattern of abusive behavior” in a relationship. This abusive behavior is a means by which to “gain or maintain power” or control over another person. In New Jersey, children are considered of paramount […]
Can Cyber Harassment Be Grounds for a Restraining Order in New Jersey? 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 […]
Can We Both Live in the Same House with a Restraining Order in New Jersey? If you are involved in a domestic violence case and are dealing with a restraining order matter, you may be wondering why you had to leave the house where you currently live with the the other party. Beyond your immediate […]
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