In the heart of every community lies the sacred promise to safeguard its most vulnerable members, our children. Yet, beneath the bustling streets and neighborly smiles of Somerville, an insidious threat looms, one that shatters lives and fractures the very foundation of our society: domestic violence. This is not an issue that can be overlooked […]
Domestic violence is a serious issue that affects countless families across the United States, and New Jersey is no exception. The legal system in New Jersey is stringent when it comes to dealing with domestic violence, aiming to protect victims and ensure justice is served. This blog post provides an in-depth look at domestic violence laws […]
People get divorced for a variety of reasons, including financial problems, communications issues, and infidelity. While it may be possible for some couples to work through some of these issues, either through marriage counseling or individual therapy sessions, there are other issues that can cause irreparable damage to a marriage. When a spouse’s physical or […]
When a couple is experiencing marital problems, and both parties are committed to making the marriage work, they may seek help from a marriage counselor or a therapist that focuses on marital issues. This can be helpful if there are trust issues, difficulties with sharing responsibilities at home, or financial stresses. However, if the couple’s […]
Learning how to protect oneself under the law’s jurisdiction is important, especially if the person is facing life-threatening situations. This does not apply just to car accidents or medical emergencies; it also includes receiving protection from threats in one’s home. Domestic violence can lead to a wide range of harmful behavior, ranging from innocuous behavior of […]
According to the National Domestic Violence Hotline, more than 12 million women and men experience domestic violence on average every year in the United States. That number amounts to 24 people suffering stalking or physical violence every minute. Violence from an intimate partner affects a person emotionally, mentally, and physically, and it also complicates the […]
Even if a child is not physically harmed, witnessing domestic violence can take an emotional toll on a child. For this reason, family courts in New Jersey and across the nation take claims of domestic violence very seriously. Since it is the court’s job to ensure children are in the care of a safe and responsible parent […]
The New Jersey Appellate Division recently found that it was appropriate to enter a Final Restraining Order under the New Jersey Prevention of Domestic Violence Act against a defendant where the parties never experienced a single in-person date, never visited each other’s homes, never met each other’s friends or family members, never engaged in sexual […]
By: CHRIS ANN WRIGHT Recently, the New Jersey Judiciary issued a directive implementing an economic mediation program for those litigants who have a restraining order. The mediation would take place at the courthouse with litigants remaining in separate rooms throughout the mediation. The mediator, specially trained, would shuttle back and forth between the two rooms to try and […]
Advocates for victims of domestic violence have noticed a seasonal trend that domestic abuse increases during the summer months. Certain factors being attributed to the uptick have to do with common seasonal aggravations. Summer’s high temperatures cause physical discomfort that may contribute to unprovoked irritation. Unfortunately, an abuser may take those frustrations out on their significant other […]
