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Criminal Coercion and its Implications in New Jersey

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Understanding Criminal Coercion and Implications in New Jersey
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Criminal Coercion and its Implications in New Jersey

November 14, 2021

Learn About Criminal Coercion and how it is handled in the State of New Jersey Criminal coercion is against the law in New Jersey, and you could face steep fines and even jail time if you are convicted.  But what is coercion?  It is the restriction of another to engage or not engage in actions by using threats.  Coercion is making someone comply with your wishes at a penalty of risk to themselves or their reputation. There are several components […]

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What Are The Criminal Penalties Violating a Restraining Order in NJ?
Posted in: Criminal Law Domestic Violence Family Law Restraining Orders Uncategorized

What Are The Criminal Penalties Violating a Restraining Order in NJ?

September 10, 2021

A restraining order in New Jersey is a document that prevents the abuser from having contact with the victim. Once an order of protection is in place, the person subject to the order may face serious criminal consequences for violating it. There are two types of restraining orders that occur at various steps in the process of a restraining order case in New Jersey: a temporary restraining order (TRO) and a final restraining order (FRO).  A temporary order is petitioned […]

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Do New Jersey Retaining Orders Have an Expiration Date?
Posted in: Domestic Violence Family Law Restraining Orders

Do New Jersey Restraining Orders Have an Expiration Date?

August 30, 2021

In New Jersey and across the country, a Restraining Order, also called a Protection Order, is probably the most essential legal support you can have if you are a victim of domestic abuse. The Prevention of Domestic Violence Act of 1991 considers 19 separate acts that can carry a domestic violence charge, including harassment, cyber harassment, terroristic threats, assault, and criminal trespassing. For these and other reasons, victims of domestic violence seek Temporary Restraining Orders. Obtainers of these TROs, however, […]

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Domestic Violence Attorneys Educating on Blended Family Relationships and the Domestic Violence Act in NJ
Posted in: Child Custody Co-Parenting Criminal Law Domestic Violence Family Law Restraining Orders

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
Posted in: Child Custody Divorce Domestic Violence Restraining Orders

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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