Tag Archives: domestic violence

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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Domestic Violence and the loss of firearms license

Domestic violence is a serious issue and the State of New Jersey takes the ongoing safety of the victim seriously. The presence of firearms in a volatile relationship only serve to increase the risk of serious harm or even death.  … Continue reading

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Finding of ongoing need for protection required for entry of Final Restraining Order

A recent unreported Appellate Division decision highlights an important component of the analysis required to determine if a Domestic Violence Restraining Order is necessary in a particular case. Court are called upon to determine when routine domestic squabbles cross the … Continue reading

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No right to appointed counsel in NJ Domestic Violence cases

As reported in the NJ Law Journal, litigants in family court domestic violence cases do not have a right to court appointed attorneys.  Given that the consequences of a domestic violence hearing can be significant – no matter what side … Continue reading

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An open letter to Hope Solo & all victims of domestic violence

Dear Hope Solo; The recent headlines surrounding the claims that you are the victim of domestic violence are troubling.  As the facts continue to evolve I sincerely hope that this is all some tragic misunderstanding and that you are not … Continue reading

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