Representing Clients in Cases of Domestic Abuse in Bergen, Essex, and Morris Counties
The Prevention of Domestic Violence Act was enacted in 1991 to effectuate the Legislature’s intent “to assure the victims of domestic violence the maximum protection from abuse the law can provide”. See N.J.S.A. 2C:25-18.
Under the Act, “victim” is defined as:
- Any individual 18 years old or older (or an emancipated minor) who has been harmed by domestic violence perpetrated by a spouse, former spouse, or any current or former member of their household.
- Any individual (regardless of age) who has been subjected to domestic violence by an individual with whom they have a child with or with whom they will have a child with (if one party is pregnant).
- Any individual who has been subjected to domestic violence by an individual with whom they’ve been dating.
Do you need protection from abuse? Have you been wrongly accused of domestic violence? Our Livingston domestic violence attorneys can help. Contact us at (973) 533-1100 today!
Get a Restraining Order
In order to obtain protection under the Act, a victim of domestic violence must file a Complaint with either the Superior Court of New Jersey, Family Part or, alternatively, the appropriate municipal court.
If it appears to the Court that the complainant is in danger of domestic violence, they will be granted a Temporary Restraining Order (“TRO”) which is issued on an “ex parte” basis (without notice to the opposing party). The TRO will remain in effect until the Court entertains a hearing (which is supposed to occur within 10 days) on the matter and determines whether or not permanent restraints are necessary.
Contact Ziegler Law Group LLC today to request a case evaluation with a domestic violence lawyer. We serve clients throughout Alpine, Closter, Hackensack, Livingston, Saddle River, Westwood, and surrounding areas.
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