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1 Answer | Asked in Divorce, Domestic Violence and Family Law for New Jersey on
Q: If I do not agree with the Judge's decision in my divorce trial, can I file an appeal or sue my ex-husband?

This is a domestic violence case with extensive misuse of marital funds and loss.

Richard Diamond
Richard Diamond
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

Q: Is Abuse and Exploitation, identity theft, financial abuse, physical and emotional abuse fall under white collar crime?

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

Q: Is Abuse and Exploitation, identity theft, financial abuse, physical and emotional abuse fall under white collar crime?

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.

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2 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law, Divorce, Appeals / Appellate Law, Domestic Violence and Family Law for New Jersey on
Q: I just received a notice that a complaint was filed against me but the court date already passed, what do i do?

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

H. Scott Aalsberg
H. Scott Aalsberg
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

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2 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law, Divorce, Appeals / Appellate Law, Domestic Violence and Family Law for New Jersey on
Q: I just received a notice that a complaint was filed against me but the court date already passed, what do i do?

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

Louis A Casadia
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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

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2 Answers | Asked in Family Law and Domestic Violence for New Jersey on
Q: DV TRO hearing the plaintiff said they drop the TRO if the defendant would agree to cash settlement. Is that legal?

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.

Richard Diamond
Richard Diamond
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

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2 Answers | Asked in Family Law and Domestic Violence for New Jersey on
Q: DV TRO hearing the plaintiff said they drop the TRO if the defendant would agree to cash settlement. Is that legal?

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.

Leonard R. Boyer
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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

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1 Answer | Asked in Domestic Violence for New Jersey on
Q: Someone said they're going to go to cops with fake threats of theft and abuse

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

Richard Diamond
Richard Diamond
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

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law, Divorce and Domestic Violence for New Jersey on
Q: Can an incident from a dismissed TRO appear on a new TRO?

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

Richard Diamond
Richard Diamond
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

1 Answer | Asked in Child Support, Domestic Violence and Family Law for New Jersey on
Q: If there was neglect and wrongdoing in a IV-D Enforcement case what r the parents rights since a judgment wasn't paid

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

2 Answers | Asked in Child Custody, Domestic Violence and Family Law for New Jersey on
Q: Greetings, I filed a restraining order on the father of my child who we have a dv history since 2012 to 17

Greetings,

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

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2 Answers | Asked in Domestic Violence and Family Law for New Jersey on
Q: Can I get a restraining order in New Jersey if I live at inlaws with minor who his uncle visits mom but hit son

Son was hit

Richard Diamond
Richard Diamond
answered on Oct 11, 2023

I would start off by filing a criminal complaint of assault with the local police department, in the town where the incident occurred against the uncle who struck your son. While you are at the police department, you can inquire as to whether you can file a domestic violence complaint as well as a... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Domestic Violence and Criminal Law for New Jersey on
Q: I pleaded out to up to 90 days and probation for restraining arrest and invitation of prissy what do you think will happ
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answered on Aug 24, 2023

In New Jersey, if you have pleaded out to a sentence of up to 90 days in jail and probation for charges of resisting arrest and obstruction of justice, the exact outcome can depend on various factors including your prior criminal history, the circumstances of the case, and the discretion of the... View More

3 Answers | Asked in Domestic Violence and Family Law for New Jersey on
Q: I currently have a restraining order on the father of my 2 kids. He also plead guilty to a stalking 3rd degree felony.

There was previously a no contact which we thought would go away after his probation ended but it did not. I had to call the police for an incident that occurred and he took a plea deal by accepting a stalking 3rd degree felony charge and along with it the judge gave a permanent no stalking order.... View More

Richard Diamond
Richard Diamond
answered on Jul 18, 2023

I don’t mean to be rude, but:

1. You currently have a domestic violence final restraining order in place against the father of your 2 kids.

2. You also filed a criminal stalking charge against him after the entry of the final restraining order, resulting in him pleading guilty to...
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3 Answers | Asked in Domestic Violence and Family Law for New Jersey on
Q: I currently have a restraining order on the father of my 2 kids. He also plead guilty to a stalking 3rd degree felony.

There was previously a no contact which we thought would go away after his probation ended but it did not. I had to call the police for an incident that occurred and he took a plea deal by accepting a stalking 3rd degree felony charge and along with it the judge gave a permanent no stalking order.... View More

Bari Weinberger
Bari Weinberger
answered on Jul 24, 2023

Thank you for your question about restraining orders. Your question is very fact specific, and more information is required in order to give a proper answer. It would also be helpful to review both the restraining order as well as the no-contact orders. There is a procedure by which you can as... View More

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2 Answers | Asked in Family Law and Domestic Violence for New Jersey on
Q: My wife of 5 years recently moved back into my home. It is been 3 weeks. She filed a tro against me after a discussion.

I have a special needs son who lives there. She has a daughter there. What happens to me?

Richard Diamond
Richard Diamond
answered on Jul 3, 2023

You need to talk with a family law attorney who regularly handles domestic violence matters so that he can review with you the current status of the temporary restraining order (whether it has been dismissed or is still active) and if active, where she represented that she was living and whether... View More

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2 Answers | Asked in Family Law and Domestic Violence for New Jersey on
Q: My wife of 5 years recently moved back into my home. It is been 3 weeks. She filed a tro against me after a discussion.

I have a special needs son who lives there. She has a daughter there. What happens to me?

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answered on Jul 3, 2023

You have to retain an experienced matrimonial attorney with extensive domestic violence trial experience to protect your interests in this matter. Your question cannot be answered in this forum with such limited information. Pick the best attorney you can find and remember one rule: a good... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Domestic Violence and Family Law for New Jersey on
Q: Can I become a paralegal and then a lawyer with my background? I have a motor vehicle conviction and domestic violence

I had a 2005 DUI in New Jersey which was a traffic crime. It is only on my driving record but in 2021 I had 2 restraining orders 1 from my ex girlfriend in California court which was for 14 months and is now over and a permanent restraining order issued against me in New Jersey near the same time.... View More

Richard Diamond
Richard Diamond
answered on Jun 25, 2023

You need to talk with a lawyer who specializes in attorney ethics matters. Under our rules, if a lawyer is found guilty of domestic violence, it must be reported to the state ethics department. If the claim involved assault, a lawyer can be suspended from the practice or disbarred so I would... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Rights, Constitutional Law and Domestic Violence for New Jersey on
Q: Can I sue the police department for failing to protect my rights?

As of July of 2022, I was granted an FRO from a Bergen County judge against my ex. This past Friday, my ex went to the Little Ferry precinct and showed officers a fake text from the judge stating that the FRO was lifted and he was allowed back into my home. They believed him and allowed him to come... View More

Richard Diamond
Richard Diamond
answered on May 1, 2023

I would contact the domestic violence office for the county courthouse where you obtained the restraining order and ask if you can file an application with the court for a violation of the restraining order and when they say that you should report it to the local police, tell them that you want to... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Domestic Violence and Family Law for New Jersey on
Q: What am I entitled to under the Domestic Violence laws?

I don't know the DV laws very well. I am aware of restraining orders and possible monetary reparations. Is there anything else I can do?

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answered on Mar 24, 2023

Domestic Violence restraining orders are life altering. Having a Final Restraining Order entered against you prevents you from being able to have a normal life. If you are seeking to have a restraining order entered against you or have to defending against one then you need to retain the best... View More

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