Domestic Violence Act and Blended Family Structure Attorneys Passaic County NJ

September 29, 2020

NJ Half-Siblings Who Grew Up in Blended Family, Qualify As Household Members Under New Flexible & Expanded Definition of Prevention of Domestic Violence Act (PDVA) As a result of the recent Monmouth County, NJ court decision in the matter of  S.C. v. J.D., the family court slightly expanded the definition of a “household member” under the Prevention of Domestic Violence Act” (PVDA) and who may be considered a “victim” to obtain a restraining order, to reflect the ever-changing dynamics of […]

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How to File a Temporary Domestic Violence Restraining Order (TRO) during COVID-19 in 5 Steps

July 30, 2020

Considered Getting a Temporary Domestic Violence Restraining Order (TRO) during COVID-19? You’re Actually 5 Steps Closer Than You Think Have you or someone you know been living near your abuser, possibly afraid or unable to safely seek help or go forward with the legal protection process? Are you worried about child custody if you file a domestic abuse claim? As more shelter-in-place restrictions begin to lift, many Domestic Violence advocates expect an influx of temporary restraining orders and divorce filings. […]

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Did New Jersey “Stay-at-Home” Orders Create a Toxic Environment For Domestic Abuse to Thrive?

July 14, 2020

If you are the victim of one of the 19 criminal offenses that constitute domestic violence under the NJ Prevention of Domestic Violence Act (PDVA), safety for yourself and your children should be your priority. Recent back-to-back related domestic violence-related killings in Bergen County have left many wondering if the COVID-19 stay-at-home orders created the volatile atmosphere or merely hastened an already deteriorating family situation. The increased levels of anxiety and violence in many homes seem to directly correlate to […]

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Are you or a loved one in an abusive relationship? Let our Domestic Violence Attorneys help today

January 17, 2020

Divorce, Domestic Violence, and Restraining Order Attorneys helping clients in Little Falls, Wayne, Paterson, and across Passaic County and Northern, NJ. It may not be easy to identify if you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence or is in an unhealthy and abusive relationship. Violence and abuse are experienced in many different ways, across genders and sexual orientations, and all walks of life. It can be difficult to know what to do. A victim is never to blame for […]

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Final Restraining Orders and Post Trial Implications in New Jersey

August 9, 2019

Restraining Order Attorneys Serving Clients in Passaic County and Northern NJ with offices in Little Falls Anyone entering into a trial for a final restraining order can be understandably nervous. The events leading up to this day are always stressful and not knowing what to expect can make this event even more so. For a temporary restraining order (TRO) to become a final, permanent restraining order (PRO), the plaintiff has to prevail at a final restraining order trial. This means […]

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