Posts by Dan Burton
July 30, 2019
Restraining Order Violations are Serious Crimes
A restraining order is a powerful tool to protect victims of domestic violence. The purpose of a restraining order is to avoid future communication or contact between two people. This holds true for as long as the order remains active. A person who makes contact will be held in contempt of the restraining order. …
File Under: Domestic Violence, Family Law, Matrimonial & Family Law
July 30, 2019
Domestic Violence – Defending Final Restraining Orders
Domestic violence is a pervasive problem throughout the United States. The State of New Jersey is no exception to this ongoing dilemma. Accordingly, the Prevention of Domestic Violence Act (“the Act”) has been enacted and is intended to act as a shield for domestic violence victims. Unfortunately, there are times where matrimonial litigants instead…
File Under: Domestic Violence, Family Law, Matrimonial & Family Law