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)…
As a certified criminal trial attorney with close to 18 years of experience defending the criminally-accused, I am often called upon to prosecute or uphold restraining orders. The outcome of a restraining order hearing can have a monumental impact on the lives of both the alleged victim and the accused. For the alleged victim of…
Live-in caretakers can be considered household members under the Prevention of Domestic Violence Act Some might argue that there is no relationship more vulnerable than the relationship a parent has with the person who cares for his/her children regularly. I would agree, for a lot of reasons. But when we are hiring people to care…