Domestic violence is a hidden secret in most families and relationships. Fear of retribution from the abuser, shame, and embarrassment keeps many victims from speaking out. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), over 12 million men and women become victims of domestic violence each year in the United States. Domestic violence […]
Verbal and physical abuse are easy to recognize, but there is another, more covert form of abuse that can be just as emotionally damaging. Passive aggressive behavior often seems normal and nice on the surface, but beneath it lays repressed anger and resentment directed at a partner who may not be strong enough to withstand […]
Negative childhood trauma can significantly impact adult health. Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) can include physical, emotional, and sexual abuse. Physical and emotional neglect are also covered under this term. Other situations that qualify as ACEs are having a parent who abuses drugs or alcohol, is in jail, is mentally ill, or is personally a victim […]
How to Prevent False Accusations of Domestic Violence or Disprove them Once They are Made According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) National Intimate Partner and Sexual Violence Survey (NISVS), one in four women – and one in nine men – were victims of domestic violence based on data from NISVS is an […]
To protect victims of domestic violence sometimes a restraining order is necessary. This is an order issued by a court that prevents the person named in the order from contacting and communicating with the victim of abuse and sometimes also their minor children. Anyone suffering from domestic violence can file for a restraining order against an abuser. […]
The New Jersey Legislature recently added Cyber Harassment to the list of crimes that can be considered an act of domestic violence under the Prevention of Domestic Violence Act. Cyber Harassment is committed where a person makes a communication in an online capacity through any electronic device or through social media with the purpose of […]
Can my spouse be found to have committed domestic violence if he uses a hidden camera to spy on me in the marital home without my knowledge? Yes, a spouse can be found to have committed an act of domestic violence for recording the other spouse in the marital home without the other spouse’s knowledge. […]
Divorce and Family Law Legal Help in Somerville, New Jersey When the Division of Child Protection and Permanency (DCPP) notifies you that it is investigating the welfare of your child or children, there is only one first step to take in response. Contact an experienced family law attorney. Why? The stakes are high. A DCPP […]
When you have been the target of domestic abuse, there are legal measures you can take to protect yourself. However, there are also non-legal steps you can take to minimize the risk of additional abuse. This blog identifies the legal and non-legal ways to increase your safety level. Your Legal Means of Protection When you have […]
