A Final Restraining Order Does Not Have to be Forever
In a recent post, I wrote about the best ways to defend against a Final Restraining Order (FRO). However, unfortunately, it is not always possible to successfully defend against the entry of an FRO....
View ArticleDomestic Violence and the COVID-19 Pandemic
Domestic violence is pervasive and a cycle of violence that will repeat over and over. The COVID-19 pandemic cannot break the cycle of domestic violence. There are many reports and articles of...
View ArticleWhat is Financial Abuse?
I was recently quoted in a story I’m married to a control freak who is not sharing our stimulus payment. What can I do? Basically, the focus of the article is how to handle a situation when one spouse...
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Domestic Violence Victims Can Get Help During COVID-19
New Jersey Resources for Domestic Violence Victims During COVID-19 On March 13, the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 to be a pandemic. By August 5, New Jersey had more than 189,000 cases and...
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How Domestic Violence Affects Your Custody Case
The Impact of Domestic Violence on Child Custody Roughly 20 people every minute suffer domestic abuse at the hands of their partner. When there are children in the picture, it could impact custody and...
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When Does Domestic Violence Law Apply in NJ?
Domestic Violence in New Jersey Family Law Domestic violence is a serious concern that poses a major threat to the health, lives and welfare of New Jersey residents, and it can be an important issue in...
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New Jersey’s “Red Flag” Laws in Domestic Violence Cases
Extreme Risk Protective Orders and Domestic Violence In 2018, New Jersey adopted the Extreme Risk Protective Order Act, gun control legislation that allows family or household members, police and...
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Understanding Domestic Abuse Mechanisms and Forms
The Different Types of Domestic Abuse When people think about domestic abuse, they may consider some of the most well-known forms, particularly physical abuse and assault. However, not all forms of...
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A Look at the New Jersey Prevention of Domestic Violence Act of 1991
Understanding the New Jersey Prevention of Domestic Violence Act There are more than 50,000 domestic violence cases annually in the state of New Jersey. While that number is considerable and women...
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Leaving An Abusive Relationship
Steps to Take When Leaving an Abusive Relationship Some studies have shown that intimate partner violence (IPV) accounts for more than 15% of all violent crime in the United States. IPV is not limited...
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