Category Archives: Domestic Violence
January 23, 2022
Understanding Domestic Abuse Mechanisms and Forms
The Different Types of Domestic Abuse When people think about domestic abuse, they may consider some of the most well-known forms, particularly physical abuse and assault. However, not all forms of domestic abuse involve physical injuries, and some types can even persist after the divorce. When domestic abuse is a factor in a New Jersey…
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August 14, 2021
New Jersey’s “Red Flag” Laws in Domestic Violence Cases
Extreme Risk Protective Orders and Domestic Violence In 2018, New Jersey adopted the Extreme Risk Protective Order Act, gun control legislation that allows family or household members, police and prosecutors, or other third parties to obtain a court order to prevent another person from purchasing guns or to remove any firearms they currently possess. Under…
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August 7, 2021
When Does Domestic Violence Law Apply in NJ?
Domestic Violence in New Jersey Family Law Domestic violence is a serious concern that poses a major threat to the health, lives and welfare of New Jersey residents, and it can be an important issue in family law matters. New Jersey’s state law on domestic violence, the Prevention of Domestic Violence Act, is intended to…
File Under: Divorce, Domestic Violence
May 18, 2021
How Domestic Violence Affects Your Custody Case
The Impact of Domestic Violence on Child Custody Roughly 20 people every minute suffer domestic abuse at the hands of their partner. When there are children in the picture, it could impact custody and parenting time. Here is how a court will treat allegations or a conviction of domestic violence when making decisions that will…
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August 31, 2020
Domestic Violence Victims Can Get Help During COVID-19
New Jersey Resources for Domestic Violence Victims During COVID-19 On March 13, the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 to be a pandemic. By August 5, New Jersey had more than 189,000 cases and nearly 16,000 deaths. Domestic violence victims may face difficulty accessing both social and health services, so here are some available resources in addition…
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May 6, 2020
Jeralyn Lawrence to Discuss Domestic Violence at WPCNJ Annual Meeting
Jeralyn Lawrence will discuss domestic violence, the cycle of abuse and resources available to victims especially now during the COVID-19 pandemic. The discussion immediately follows the Women’s Political Caucus of New Jersey Annual Meeting on May 12, 2020. Lawrence will be joined by Pamela Yuen, Government Relations Manager of YWCA USA on this virtual presentation….
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