New Jersey outlaws revenge porn, making it a third degree crime in violation of N.J.S.A. 2C:14-9 for criminal invasion of privacy. If convicted, you face 3 to 5 years in state prison and a fine up to $15,000. Let us help defend your case. When the relationship goes sour, some couples have many regrets about […]
read full articleDamaging or Destroying Another’s Property in New Jersey: Is it Domestic Violence? Yes. As recognized by the laws in New Jersey, physical violence is not all there is to intimate abuse. A spouse, ex-spouse, lover, sibling, housemate, or another person in a specific type of close relationship, may commit domestic violence against a victim by […]
read full articleHighly Experienced Lawyers Handling Restraining Order Cases in Jersey City, NJ There are multiple reasons why you may find yourself involved in a restraining order matter in Jersey City, New Jersey. One being that you have been a victim of domestic violence seeking to file for an order of protection, another being that you have […]
read full articleFacing Criminal Charges while Splitting up with an Ex in New Jersey? You’re not Alone. The end of a marriage is almost always tough on the spouses, and divorce is rarely easy for any of the parties involved. This is especially true when the divorce is contentious because emotions can run high both in and […]
read full articleThe New Jersey legislature has taken a severe approach to domestic violence by enacting strict laws against perpetrators of domestic abuse. As an eye-opening example, permanent restraining orders in New Jersey have no expirations dates. Restraining orders are first temporary (TRO), obtained from a judge on an emergency basis. Domestic violence is often an emergency, and […]
read full articleNew Jersey Sex Crime Restraining Order Attorney For a victim of domestic violence by their spouse, family, or other person with whom they have had an intimate relationship, there is protection under New Jersey’s Prevention of Domestic Violence Act. Under the Act, a victim may seek a protective order against the perpetrator who may have […]
read full articleCompanion Court Orders for Domestic Violence Victims in New Jersey The New Jersey Prevention of Domestic Violence Act was enacted with the primary goal of protecting victims from abuse, torture, and control. Domestic violence is rarely an isolated event but rather, consists of a pattern or cycle of manipulation and dominance by the perpetrator. Moreover, until […]
read full articleA Restraining Order can impact many areas of your life, from the immediate consequence of ending contact with the other party, to unintended repercussions that can affect your job, living situation, child custody, gun rights, finances, reputation, and potential criminal record. Domestic violence protective orders, also known as restraining orders, prohibit the person named in […]
read full articleCan Anyone Get a Restraining Order in NJ? In New Jersey, a restraining order is available to a person who is considered a “victim” of domestic violence. Anyone seeking a restraining order must go before a Superior Court Judge and establish that he or she is a protected person under the Prevention of Domestic Violence […]
read full articleProcess for Dissolving a Restraining Order in NJ Dissolving a restraining order in New Jersey is not as simple as waiting for an expiration date or signing a piece of paper. The person who wants the restraining order dismissed must demonstrate to the court that there is good cause to dissolve the order. If the […]
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