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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Is it possible to dissolve a final restraining order in New Jersey?

September 18, 2019

Restraining Order and Domestic Violence Attorneys serving clients in Woodland Park, Wayne, Paterson and across Passaic County and Northern, NJ. Domestic violence is a subject that is taken very seriously by courts and law enforcement. The 1981 Prevention of Domestic Violence Act was one of the first pieces of legislation that proactively addressed this topic. This act streamlined the process of gaining a permanent restraining order against an aggressor accused of domestic violence. As a result and by design, it […]

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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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