Domestic Violence During a Global Pandemic
by Lynda L. Hinkle, Esq. Professionally, I frequently represent and/or advice domestic violence victims obtaining Temporary or Final Restraining Orders in New Jersey. Personally, I unfortunately have recently seen a spike in friendsRead More…
NJ Domestic Violence Resource Guide
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…
National Domestic Violence Awareness Month
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…
Creating a Domestic Violence Escape Plan
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…
How to Dissolve a Final Restraining Order in New Jersey
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…
3 Things You Should Know About Domestic Violence
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…
The Domestic Violence Survivor’s Lawyer Bill of Rights
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…
Domestic Violence: “I’m Not Ready to Leave Yet”
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…
Civil Restraints vs. Final Restraining Order in New Jersey
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…