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A Restraining Order Should Not Be Based on a Judge’s Personal Beliefs
| 08-Dec-2015Categories: Domestic Violence, Family LawDomestic violence never should be tolerated, but the current case makes it clear that the courts must follow the law rather than their personal opinions.
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Destruction of Joint Property and Restraining Orders
| 19-Oct-2015Categories: Divorce, Domestic Violence, Family LawDuring the process of getting a divorce, emotions can lead to dangerous interactions, especially if the couple continues to reside in the same house. A recent decision by the New...
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The Dark Side of Divorce
| 10-Jul-2015Categories: Domestic ViolenceThe news around New Jersey on June 17, 2015 seemed to be ripped from the pages of a crime novel or movie script. Specifically, Neptune Police Sergeant Phillip Seidle was...
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Domestic Violence and Mediation
| 27-Apr-2015Categories: Divorce, Domestic Violence, Family Law, Mediation, Restraining OrdersDomestic violence in a relationship can be devastating, especially if your child's mother or father is the perpetrator. Many times, victims file a final restraining order ("FRO") pursuant to the...
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Can I be Removed from the Marital Home While the Divorce is Pending?
| 23-Jun-2014Categories: Divorce, Domestic Violence, Family LawMore and more people are living together while they go through a divorce. This is because courts are hesitant to remove a person from the marital home if they are...
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Vacating a Final Restraining Order
| 01-May-2014Categories: Domestic Violence, Family LawA Final Restraining Order (FRO) remains in effect for as a long as the victim requires it. They are not issued with an expiration date. The only way that an...
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Proving a Domestic Violence Case
| 09-Apr-2014Categories: Domestic Violence, Family LawIn order to receive a Final Restraining Order at a final hearing, the victim must satisfy the two prongs set forth in the landmark case Silver v. Silver. First, the...
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