Divorces involving domestic violence may warrant the entry of a restraining order. While restraining orders play an important role in protecting families from harm, they come with additional considerations for the divorce process—for both parties. But while a restraining order can change the nature of some of the decisions and options during divorce negotiations, it …
When high-conflict or abusive relationships escalate, the at-risk person can struggle with figuring out a route to safety. Safety can look like a secure home, sufficient family or community support, financial security, and measures to ensure physical security. In these situations, restraining orders or no-contact orders can offer an additional level of protection. But what …
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Domestic violence can be committed against someone with whom one is in a relationship According to the New Jersey Prevention Against Domestic Violence Act, a person can get a final restraining order placed against someone that has committed domestic violence. Domestic violence can be committed against someone with whom one is in a relationship – …
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As family law attorneys, some of the most frequent—and often the most pressing—questions we get involve child custody and parenting time. More specifically, we’re often asked how the court weighs what’s in the child’s (or children’s) best interests and makes decisions about decisions, schedules, and other related issues. In the state of New Jersey, it …
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Connect with a Morris County NJ Family Lawyer during Quarantine Dedicated to Genuine and Constructive Resolutions for clients across Randolph, Madison, Tewksbury, Florham Park, Morristown, and the greater Morris County area As the amount of New Jersey citizens infected by the COVID-19 or the coronavirus increases and countless more are forced to “shelter in place” …
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Domestic Violence and Restraining Orders During Covid-19 Quarantine COVID-19 Lockdown Doesn’t Require You To Be Trapped With Your Abuser The current New Jersey COVID-19 “shelter-in-place” order is difficult but necessary. As some families juggle working from home, homeschooling, or caregiving to older extended family members, many spouses or intimate partners try to cope with the …
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Cyberstalking and Surveillance in Family Law Attorneys Morris County NJ As technology evolves, so do the illicit ways in which it is being used. The advancement of technology has impacted our lives in a myriad of ways. Some support our wellbeing and livelihood, especially in the arenas of medicine and communication. Others oppress our liberties, …
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Domestic Violence Incidents on the rise During COVID-19 Quarantine Morris County NJ Protecting Clients and Their families in Morristown, Parsippany, Mendham, Florham Park, and across Central Northern NJ The lines between argument and abuse are thin. There are many reasons that partners stay in a relationship with someone who is emotionally or physically abusive, and …
International Women´s Day 2020: An Equal World is an Enabled World. Jacobs Berger Family Law Attorneys across Morris County and Northern New Jersey joins this celebration and women’s achievement Sunday, March 8, 2020, marks International Women’s Day, a global event celebrating not only the socio-cultural, political and economic achievements of women but a 25 year …
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Restraining Order Attorneys Protect Against Abusers with a History of Violence Morris County Family Law and Domestic Violence Attorneys Guiding clients across Morris County and Northern New Jersey. The Prevention of Domestic Violence Act has become a powerful tool used by courts and law enforcement in order to curb domestic violence and to help protect …
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