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Appellate Court explains necessary findings for a domestic violence case

Under NJ law, issues of domestic violence are taken seriously and are decided in accordance with the Prevention of Domestic Violence Act.  When deciding whether an act of domestic violence occurred and whether a restraining order is necessary to protect … Continue reading

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NJ takes domestic violence seriously

Contrary to the impression one may get after reading the headlines regarding the Ray Rice situation (which took place in NJ), the law of NJ takes domestic violence seriously.  The NJ Assembly recently passed several pieces of legislation that serve … Continue reading

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Pilot program aims to track abusers in NJ

A bill being considered by the NJ legislature aims to track those individuals who have committed domestic violence by making them wear an electronic ankle monitoring bracelet.  This is a well-intentioned plan and could add an additional layer of protection … Continue reading

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What do I need to prove in order to get a restraining order?

In order to obtain a domestic violence restraining order under NJ law, the alleged victim must show (1) that the offending party had the intent to commit the underlying act, and (2) that the issuance of a restraining order is … Continue reading

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NJ Appellate Court appears to modify DV law

In a recent unreported decision, the NJ Appellate Division authored the opinion summarized below.  What is interesting about this decision is the additional requirement that the trial judge must determine if other forms of relief are available in the pending … Continue reading

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