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My ex filed a false restraining order against me for harassment on 7/27/24 even while being in a relationship that we both agreed upon. (Rahsaan is on parole for the murder of his 4month old son) I said I’d get a restraining order against him but he beat me to it and committed Perjury. During... View More 
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answered on Aug 9, 2024
To provide a meaningful response, more factual information will be required. You need to retain an experienced matrimonial attorney with extensive domestic violence experience. Pick the best attorney you can find and remember one rule: a good attorney is generally never cheap, and a cheap attorney... View More
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answered on May 31, 2024
Every situation is unique and must be determined on its own merits. Pick the best attorney you can find and remember one rule: a good attorney is generally never cheap, and a cheap attorney is generally never good so don't choose based on price. With modern technology, you can be represented... View More
answered on May 28, 2024
Yes just call up the court speak with the judges law clerk or go online thru the courts JEDS system and request it in writing (always better) and depending on the judge and the court your in will determine how easy it will be to do this.
Different counties and different judges rules and... View More
answered on May 28, 2024
Thank you for your question. Self-represented litigants can submit requests to postpone a hearing via New Jersey's online filing system, JEDS. In addition, it's common to request a postponement (also called an adjournment) of a hearing if the Defendant needs additional time to prepare a... View More
answered on May 28, 2024
It is up to the judge. File an adjournment request with that judge via JEDS, provide the reason you are making the request, and ask the judge for his/her chambers staff to contact you to advise as to whether the adjournment is granted. Otherwise, appear at the appointed time.
It happened in 2022 and since then a series of events happened including domestic violence on me (the mother by the father). I need to know what actions can I take against the father and his girl friend. My daughter is in High School and she is always traumatized that the woman may harm her
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answered on Mar 31, 2024
You need to retain an experienced matrimonial attorney who has extensive domestic violence trial experience. The attorney will help you to obtain a Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) against both the father and his girlfriend. Criminal charges against both may also be possible, but that will require... View More
This is a domestic violence case with extensive misuse of marital funds and loss.
answered on Feb 28, 2024
If the trial is over and the court has ruled on all issues outstanding and has issued a decision ( from the bench or in writing), you have the right to seek an appeal of his rulings to the appellate division. There is a specific time frame for the filing of an appeal, specific documents that must... View More
My current guardian has abused her placement by deliberate maltreatment and manipulation of my health using my mental health against me. Guardian has been taking advantage of me, my entire life as a person for her personal gain and control. She assaulted me with a broom. Then she admitted in open... View More
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answered on Feb 25, 2024
Yes, many of the actions you described, such as identity theft, financial abuse, and tax fraud, can be considered forms of white-collar crime. These crimes typically involve deceit, manipulation, and exploitation for financial gain, often perpetrated by individuals in positions of trust or... View More
My current guardian has abused her placement by deliberate maltreatment and manipulation of my health using my mental health against me. Guardian has been taking advantage of me, my entire life as a person for her personal gain and control. She assaulted me with a broom. Then she admitted in open... View More
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answered on Feb 21, 2024
Yes, the types of abuse and exploitation you have described would generally be considered forms of white collar crime. Specifically:
- Identity theft - Using someone's personal or financial information illegally for fraudulent purposes. This is a type of white collar crime.
-... View More
I just received a letter from the court that a complaint was filed against me (by my US citizen husband, I am European), the letter was delivered to my address in Europe today, but the letter states failure to appear notice and it has a courte date for last week. It arrived after the court date and... View More
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answered on Feb 1, 2024
I also agree you should just call the court and explain your situation that you did not get notice in time. An attorney could also do this on your behalf. As to the simple assault charges you need representation so that someone can obtain the evidence and speak with the Prosecutor. It may also be... View More
I just received a letter from the court that a complaint was filed against me (by my US citizen husband, I am European), the letter was delivered to my address in Europe today, but the letter states failure to appear notice and it has a courte date for last week. It arrived after the court date and... View More
answered on Feb 1, 2024
I suggest you call the court and tell them what you have told us, they may remove any failure to appear or warrant that may have issued due to this fact, on the other hand they may not it depends on how much time they gave for mailing and other factors. That being said even if your successful and... View More
The judge said you can't talk to him you would need to get a lawyer to work that out. This doesn't seem legal to me.
answered on Jan 28, 2024
Its improper to offer money in exchange for the dismissal of a dv restraining order. If he is acknowledging that he did something wrong, agreeing to put in place appropriate civil restraints to bar all contact and communications moving forward and he is offering to give you money to relocate and to... View More
The judge said you can't talk to him you would need to get a lawyer to work that out. This doesn't seem legal to me.
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answered on Jan 27, 2024
Realistically it does not seem appropriate. This is all the more reason not to drop the TRO. Presumably, there will be a divorce (if you are married). In 39 years of practice representing both Plaintiffs and Defendants, I have never made or seen any other attorney make a monetary offer to drop a... View More
Someone I know has said they're going to lie to the cops about me stealing stuff then lie about me hurting them is there a way to prevent this before she does
answered on Jan 4, 2024
Best advice is to stay as far away as possible from this person now and forever. If you go to the police and make a report as to the threat, then the police will probably reach out to this person, who may or may not have planned to contact the police. As a result of being contacted, this person may... View More
My GF and I had a fight and she requested a TRO. The triggering incident was that we saw each other in a yoga class and she concluded I had followed her there, although I go to yoga at the same location. She withdrew the TRO and when I attempted to talk to her again she filed for a new TRO. At the... View More
answered on Dec 27, 2023
Defending against a domestic violence complaint is not a simple task and the information in the complaint is designed to educate you as to the scope of testimony she plans to present. If she did not include any information as to the prior yoga incident, then she could not testify as to it at trial... View More
The responding state intentionally hid two very large judgements, then satisfied them with no reciept of Satisfaction, then night automatic closure was to begin, so not to be found by the system, along with never registering them credit agency and much more. The initiating state required no... View More
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answered on Nov 24, 2023
In New Jersey, if there has been neglect or wrongdoing in handling a IV-D Enforcement case related to child support, it's important to understand your rights and the potential remedies available. IV-D cases, part of the federal child support program, are subject to both state and federal... View More
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I filed a restraining order on the father of my child who we have a dv history since 2012 to 17 At the present time my daughter is residing with defendant temporary from court. In bergen county nj. The restraining order is in full affect still and judge told defendant that he can... View More
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answered on Nov 15, 2023
The only way to resolve this matter is to retain an experienced matrimonial attorney who has extensive domestic violence trial experience. In determining your choice of an attorney, there are many factors to consider, including but not limited to and you should look at how the attorney is ranked on... View More
Is it a violation of the restraining order? I prepared a full counterclaim, but then I called the family court and there was nothing filed. He faked a lawsuit to communicate with me, wrote a lot of absurd things. Is it harassment?
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answered on Nov 21, 2024
Yes this is harassment which is a violation of the restraining order. Do you have a Temporary Restraining Order(TRO) or a Final Restraining Order (FRO)? If you have an only a TRO you need to to retain an experienced matrimonial attorney who has extensive domestic violence trial experience to obtain... View More
answered on Aug 30, 2024
It could be, but like any other alleged domestic violence case - it is highly dependent on the facts of your case. You should consult with a qualified family law attorney who handles domestic violence cases to better assess the situation and/or discuss the situation with the police.
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answered on Jul 17, 2024
What it appears that you are talking about is removing a Final Domestic Violence Restraining Order. That can be done by what is known is a Carfango Motion. A Carfagno motion is required to do this. The requirements are listed below. Final Restraining Orders can be lifted one of two ways – either... View More
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