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

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…

The Appellate Division Analyzes a “Dating Relationship” in 2020 Under The Prevention of Domestic Violence Act

In a case of first impression, the Appellate Division recently addressed how to define a “dating relationship” under the Prevention of Domestic Violence Act (the Act) in today’s day and age. While it may not be surprising to those currently on the dating scene, the Appellate Division held that the exchange of countless (nearly 1300)…