Tag Archives: domestic violence
September 22, 2023
FAQ Friday: What is Mediation?
Today’s FAQ Friday features Amy Shimalla addressing the question: What is Mediation?
File Under: Amy Shimalla, Mediation
September 20, 2023
Rights of Unmarried Couples When the Relationship Ends
In New Jersey, divorces of married couples and civil union couples are subject to certain financial rights and obligations that unmarried couples do not acquire, even if they lived together and supported each other in a long-term relationship. Traditional divorce law regarding alimony and distribution of assets do not apply to unmarried couples. For example,…
File Under: Amy Wechsler
September 1, 2022
A Look at the New Jersey Prevention of Domestic Violence Act of 1991
Understanding the New Jersey Prevention of Domestic Violence Act There are more than 50,000 domestic violence cases annually in the state of New Jersey. While that number is considerable and women remain the victims in more than 70% of those cases, many family lawyers are encouraged that the numbers are moving in the right direction….
File Under: 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…
File Under: Domestic Violence, Family Law
March 25, 2021
Why Courts Order Supervised Parenting and How It Works
Why Courts Order Supervised Parenting and How It Works Even though only about 10% of child abuse allegations are substantiated, courts will perceive that there is a risk to the children in a number of circumstances. When this happens, they may order supervised visits. Here is what you need to know about supervised parenting. It…
File Under: Parenting Time
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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April 27, 2020
What is Financial Abuse?
I was recently quoted in a story I’m married to a control freak who is not sharing our stimulus payment. What can I do? Basically, the focus of the article is how to handle a situation when one spouse refuses to share coronavirus stimulus money with the other. While the situation is unique to the…
File Under: Domestic Violence, Matrimonial & Family Law
April 6, 2020
Domestic Violence and the COVID-19 Pandemic
Domestic violence is pervasive and a cycle of violence that will repeat over and over. The COVID-19 pandemic cannot break the cycle of domestic violence. There are many reports and articles of increased instances of domestic violence since the implementation of stay-at-home orders with victims at home with their abusers. However, there are resources that…
File Under: Domestic Violence, Matrimonial & Family Law