NJ Domestic Violence Resource Guide You do not have to continue to be the victim of an abusive relationship, and you don’t have to go through this alone. Here are some resourcesRead More…
October has been named National Domestic Violence Awareness month, and for once the honorific title may actually be true. Due to a string of high-profile domestic violence cases involving sports figures, awarenessRead More…
If you are in a situation where you are threatened with physical violence by a spouse or partner, it is imperative that you create a domestic violence escape plan to ensure thatRead More…
It is not easy to dissolve a final restraining order in New Jersey. The Domestic Violence Act of 1981 makes all restraining orders final—that is, permanent—with no ‘sunset provision’ that would allowRead More…
New Jersey has one of the better laws against domestic violence in the United States, even if it is not always carried out to its full capacity. A significant amount of myRead More…
If you have been the victim of domestic violence, the last thing you need is a lawyer who makes you feel even worse. A lot of people come to our office havingRead More…
There are many reasons that women and men stay in abusive relationships. Fear of the consequences of leaving (the person becoming more dangerous), concerns about the impact on their children, economic entrapment,Read More…
When a temporary restraining order is issued under the Prevention of Domestic Violence Act in New Jersey, the courts will schedule a final restraining order hearing usually within 10 days. At thatRead More…
Here are some things to keep in mind if you are a victim of domestic violence: You don’t have to go through this alone. You may be tempted to attempt to goRead More…
Domestic Violence: You Deserve the Help You Need No one expects to be the victim of domestic violence, so when it happens there is shock from both the physical and emotionalRead More…