Don't stick your head in the sand

Don’t stick your head in the sand

It is sometimes said that ignorance is bliss. On occasion, it can be easier to stick our heads in the sand and ignore our surroundings rather than to acknowledge and face the inevitable. In the context of ignoring notices from the Court, this is not the best legal strategy. In the recent unpublished Appellate Division…

Civil Restraints

In order to protect a victim’s safety in the face of domestic violence, it is sometimes necessary to obtain a Temporary Restraining Order. After a Temporary Restraining Order is issued, the Court is to schedule a trial to determine if a Final Restraining Order should be entered in accordance with Silver v. Silver, 387 N.J.…

Stalking in the 21st Century

Stalking in the 21st Century

The term “stalking” carries a connotation of someone following us down the street, peeking out from the bushes, and peering in our windows. However, in today’s world of technology, a person doesn’t need to be present to be a stalker. In the recent decision, E.D.B. v. D.S., the Appellate Division affirmed the trial court’s determination…