Intertwinement of Protections Under the New Jersey Prevention of Domestic Violence Act and Divorce

Intertwinement of Protections Under the New Jersey Prevention of Domestic Violence Act and Divorce

Domestic Violence

In New Jersey, victims of domestic violence are afforded protections under the New Jersey Prevention of Domestic Violence Act (N.J.S.A. 2C:15-19; hereinafter, “PDVA”). Victims seeking protection under the PDVA must have a certain relationship with the alleged perpetrator of domestic violence, which certain relationships include without limitation spouses, household members (or former household members), co-parents…