My exGF has Borderline Personality Disorder and is violent, damages property, throws objects, hits/shoves/suicidal. My ex-GF assaulted me on 08/22/2021 and 12/15/2021. 1st was dismissed at my request but open again due to the second charge. Before 12/15/2021 I was cut off financially after she... Read more »
Your question is not one that is easily resolved. You really need to have an in person consultation with an experienced matrimonial attorney, who has extensive domestic violence trial experience. This could have grave consequences and should not be taken for granted. During this pandemic, you have... Read more »
If a 16 year old's mom gives permission for them to move into their grandparents house, but their father doesn't, do they need both parents permission, or can they move out with only their moms permission.
As a parent, your question troubles me and the short answer is that there is no good answer to this question. I presume that you are having trouble with one or both of your parents and you are looking for space away from your current home setting. Presuming im correct, the 1st question is what the... Read more »
someone accusing me of sexual assault secretly recorded me and coerced me into making a confession for a crime I did not commit. He started screaming and me and threatening to report me to authorities. I feared for my safety so I just told him what he wanted me to say to get him to leave. Is this... Read more »
The answer depends on many factors, but yes it may be able to be used against you. I suggest that you speak with a lawyer as we don't know all the details of your confession or case to properly advise you.
control me. Is this considered domestic abuse in NJ?
If your spouse is refusing to provide you will support, you can file an application with the court for interim support. You can file it pro se and the intake person at the family court intake office can give you the forms to fill out. Fill out the information and then file your application. He will... Read more »
There is a active TRO on the father.
At the minimum it is a criminal offence of harassment. Report this conduct to the police.
It’s a domestic violence case against the state
People are convicted of things they did not do all the time. The trier of fact decides what are "facts" and what are "lies". In municipal or family court that is a judge. In Criminal Indictable cases that is a jury. So even though you think this is something you haven't... Read more »
Prosecutor wants me to plea to 1 year probation, dna submission, mental and substance abuse evaluation, a fine, unable to bear arms or leave state during time of probation. My child’s father lied and was granted TRO giving him immediate temp custody of daughter. Before FRO hearing my child’s... Read more »
Unfortunately, you get what you paid for. The simple fact is you had an TRO in place, and violated it. I realize this does seem like a harsh punishment, but no one here knows the facts of your case. I strongly suggest that you find the money one way or another for an experienced criminal defense... Read more »
Sending the certified letter you suggested would not violate the “no contact” directive of the restraining order? He won’t pay for removal, I’m sure, so can My sister take him to small claims court without violating no contact directive?
Q. When are personal effects considered... Read more »
I was unaware of the "No Contact" order. So file a complaint in small claims for cost of removal. You can fo this pro se. Go to www.NJCourts.gov. The Claims Division may decide not to hear the matter as the appropriate Court would be the one that issued the 'No Contact' order... Read more »
My sister in NJ allowed a disabled vet friend (at the time) to live in her house in exchange for help with upkeep of the premises, which he did not do as time passed. He gave her money towards his groceries. There was no written agreement and no lease.
Unknown to her at the time. he... Read more »
I would just call a junk removal company and have it removed. There is apparently no way for you to find him, so why leave your house at risk?
hello, after reading 2C:12-3 - Terroristic threats
i realized that i am a victim of terroristic threat. i would like to take action against however don't know how or where to start. can you direct me please?
If it is currently ongoing or recent you may want to call the police.
I've been in a relationship for 6 years now and he had a nasty divorce/custody battle in the first three years. His ex-wife filed multiple false police reports against me thinking that it would sway the custody verdict but she ultimately lost custody. In one of the reports, she coached her... Read more »
I would contact your local police chief and / or the county prosecutors office and ask for the background search material and the source[s] giving rise to the concerns voiced about you. The less confrontational you are with them, the more likely they will be to provide the information sought (... Read more »
Yes you can hire a lawyer. If your case is in family court hire a family lawyer, if your case is in municipal or criminal court I suggest hiring a good criminal lawyer.
It is up to the Judge how much time in anger management you need. Are you represented by counsel? If not you need to retain an experienced matrimonial attorney with extensive domestic violence trial experience. If you do not, you are making a very serious mistake.
I am under threatened with eviction by my husband. He told me he will sell his house and throw out my belongings. Can he do this? He wants to divorce without alimony. I am a housewife, 49 ages and a gammy person now. I had a bicycle accident and my husband is a causator (obsolete). He is... Read more »
I am so sorry to hear you are going through this. You do need a lawyer. I would think someone in the Turkish community would be able to help find a lawyer who speaks the language. Otherwise you can use a translator. Best of luck.
Start off by writing him through email or text, telling him that you feel that he is not honoring the terms of the civil restraining order and that if he violates it again, you will be forced to file a new domestic violence complaint against him and you will use his ongoing violations of the civil... Read more »
I'm debating whether or not to drop a restraining order against an abusive spouse in favor of civil restraints, because an FRO could create financial strain on our whole family. One thing I'm concerned about is his ability to purchase firearms, however. He has been violent before, but... Read more »
If I were you, the only way that I would dismiss the protections provided to you under the domestic violence laws would be with the entry of a lengthy, detailed consent order ( not an agreement but a court order under a different docket number), which provided you specific protections, including... Read more »
I lived with my boyfriend and father of my youngest child until he recently hit me and threw a remote control at my older child’s face (child from a previous relationship). My ex boyfriend has assaulted me on multiple occasions, but has never hit our child. Do I have legal grounds to get custody... Read more »
Thank you for your question. In the event you believe you are a victim of domestic violence, I cannot stress the importance of contacting local law enforcement to ensure you address the issue and can obtain the appropriate protection. Regarding custody, it is unclear where the parties or the child... Read more »
My ex is seeking a green card through filing a child abuse case against me. I am seeking legal counseling
The Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act (VAWA) is a federal program that supports comprehensive, and cost-saving responses to domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence, and stalking. VAWA gives states and communities tools to assist victims based on local and statewide needs and... Read more »
or refer me to where I can find it. I need to have a restraining order lifted for work
The Court in New Jersey does not "lift a restraining order" for someone to work. This case which appears to be an unpublished opinion by the Appellate Division affirmed the Trial Court Order, which denied removal of the restraining order. Statistically speaking the vast majority of... Read more »
This person was an older woman in ministry. Her and my former pastor had me arrested in 2015 and a FRO was entered by default because I didn't know I had a court date. I sued the church for the assault and just won. Also, I am a part of the ACP program for protection and will be moving out... Read more »
You will need to file a Cartifagio application. Typically I will tell people that the application is dead on arrival without consent of the plaintiff. However, the default status and the fact that you have a court that determined you were sexually assaulted could be enough to overcome that.... Read more »
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