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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

On the simple assault case that is a criminal matter against your husband, you are not the plaintiff. Criminal matters are between the State and defendants, so the matter should be entitled: The State of New Jersey v. Your Husband. Those matters are prosecuted by state prosecutors. You will be a... View More

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answered on Mar 22, 2023

You really need to retain an experienced matrimonial attorney with extensive domestic violence trial experience to obtain a Final Restraining Order against him. With modern technology, you can be represented by any high-quality attorney in New Jersey irrespective of geography. Pick the best... View More

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answered on Mar 22, 2023

It's unlikely your homeowner's insurance would cover you for the results of the intentional acts of others, including what you suffered at home. You should contact your health insurance provider to cover expenses related to your injuries and any follow-up treatments and/or ongoing... View More

1. Plaintiff has obtained a domestic violence temporary restraining order against defendant

2. Defendant violated the domestic violence temporary restraining order by contacting plaintiff

3. Plaintiff now says to defendant that if he does not agree to the imposition of a civil... View More

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answered on Mar 3, 2023

You cannot easily vacate civil restraints. You would need to retain an experienced matrimonial attorney, with extensive domestic violence trial experienced and that attorney would have to show you meet the critieria of The seminal case setting forth the “good cause” standard in New Jersey is... View More

Politely, I'm not sure that you are grasping the severity of your current setting and your response to an inquiry by DCCP has the potential to make things worse. You and your partner had a physical altercation in the presence of your child, and someone called the police and reported a domestic... View More

The answer really depends on the situation. Generally, I recommend a lawyer be retained because these problems can lead to criminal charges being filed especially if you think they are going to seek a removal of the child from the home. However, the best time to hire a lawyer was as soon as DCCP... View More

You may file a motion seeking to compel your ex-husband to comply with the terms of the judgment of divorce. You may also have a claim for partition. It would be in your best interest to retain an attorney who is experienced in family law/matrimonial matters to discuss what remedies are best for... View More

There is a court order that required your ex-husband to pay for the mortgage for the marital home until the date of its sale. Ex-husband failed to pay the mortgage and ..... you did not take him back to court immediately to address his noncompliance and ... each time that a buyer has expressed an... View More

If its a criminal matter and your estranged wife is being criminally charged, the matter is handled by a muni, county, or state prosecutor. You can tell the prosecutor what information you have, and he can decide whether he can use it.

If you are being criminally prosecuted and she is... View More

Yes, you should have a lawyer knowledgeable with domestic violence matters prepare it.

Here are a few "basic" questions that an experienced lawyer handling domestic violence matters should address in the document:

Is it going to be a consent order or consent agreement... View More

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answered on Jan 12, 2023

What you really need to do is to retain an experienced matrimonial attorney to fight the Domestic Violence charges in Family Court. But, if there are any criminal charges filed (which are separate from the Family Court Proceeding for a Permanent Restraining Order) then you need a criminal defense... View More

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answered on Dec 7, 2022

The arrears will go to your heirs if you pass away and have a will or trust. But since you are alive, you really need to retain an experienced matrimonial attorney to go after the $160,000. It needs to be reduced to a Judgment and Docketed in Trenton as a statewide lien. Then an Information... View More

I don't know why a domestic violence restraining order's requirements are not being enforced by the court/probation department. My suggestion is that you sit down with a family law specialist, with experience handling domestic violence matters to review the terms of the court's... View More

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answered on Oct 30, 2022

The Clerk cannot expect you to know the statute, talk to a police officer or have one call the Garfield Municipal Court Judge and if it is appropriate ask for the issuance of a TRO, commonly known as a Temporary Domestic Violence Act restraining order. You are going to need a matrimonial attorney... View More

You are there as a witness/victim. You should ask any questions and express any concerns to the prosecutor.

Absolutely not. You should consult an experienced family law or criminal defense attorney immediately.

You could use it if it is allowed into evidence, the question is do you know how to get a document into evidence in the corut room?

It appears from reading your question that seeking advice from an attorney that pracrices criminal law would be more appropriate. It does not seem to be a matter that mainly involves a tenancy problem.