Family Matters – Articles

The Prevention of Domestic Violence Act – Domestic violence, Family Matters, Restraining order

A temporary restraining order (TRO) is a civil order a judge can issue that requires an abuser to stay away from the survivor of domestic violence. The TRO can also provide other types of civil...

Amending a Temporary Restraining Order in New Jersey: When and How to Do It

If you’ve been granted a Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) in New Jersey, it’s because the court believed there was enough evidence that you were in danger of domestic violence or abuse. A TRO is...

She Took My Heart and My Air Fryer: What “Equitable Distribution” Means in a Divorce

When people get divorced in New Jersey, they have to divide the things they own and the money they owe. This process is called Equitable Distribution. “Equitable” means fair, but it does not always...

Moving out of State with your Child

It is generally in the best interest of the child to have consistent contact with both parents. However, when there is a change in the custodial parent’s employment, housing or other personal change...

How to Get Ready for Your Domestic Violence Trial

Once you have a Temporary Restraining Order, you will have a date to return to court to request the Final Restraining Order. If you are the person asking for help in a domestic violence case, you...

Why Getting a Final Restraining Order Is Just the First Step to Escape Domestic Violence

It takes a lot of courage and strength for someone to leave an abusive relationship. It’s not easy. In fact, it can feel really scary and hard. A person leaving an abuser often has many problems to...

Should I File for Child Support?

YES! Although there are parents who reach verbal agreements to assist with buying diapers or food for the child that is not in their care, those verbal agreements are not enforceable in court. The...

Why Should You Have a Living Will

You may have heard of or experienced firsthand that your family or friends have been faced with or suffered from the fact that you did not have a living will or last will and testament, resulting in...

The Prevention of Domestic Violence Act

A temporary restraining order (TRO) is a civil order a judge can issue that requires an abuser to stay away from the survivor of domestic violence. The TRO can also provide other types of civil...