Domestic Violence Articles

Domestic Violence

Category: Domestic Violence

My Ex Keeps Stalking Me

Author: Nicole Casciola and Rosanne DeTorres

Stalking has been defined as a course of conduct that is directed at one person that would cause a reasonable person to feel fear. Stalking is a pattern of ...

High conflict divorce

Author: Nicole Casciola and Erin DeGeorge

We often hear the phrase "high conflict divorce", but what makes a divorce high conflict? In these situations, the parties are engaging in certain behaviors...

Co-Parent Harassment

Author: Nicole Casciola and Erin DeGeorge

Harassment can be defined as any unwanted behavior, physical, verbal or even suggestive behavior that makes a reasonable person feel uncomfortable, upset,...

EMOTIONAL ABUSE AND DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

Author: Nicole Casciola and Erin DeGeorge

At times, people are involved in a cycle of abuse and may not even realize that they are victims of domestic violence. Not only do victims tend to believe that...

Filing For Divorce After Domestic Violence

Author: Rosanne S. DeTorres

If you are seeking a divorce because you have been the victim of domestic violence, you have some options that you need to be aware of. Filing for divorce...

What is Attorney-Client Privilege?

Author: Rosanne S. DeTorres

Attorney-client privilege is a concept that generally says that clients have a right to expect that everything they tell their lawyer will be kept in strictest...

How to File an Emergency Restraining Order

Author: Rosanne S. DeTorres

Our skilled New Jersey family lawyers file emergency protective orders Spouses, children, and other family members have rights if a husband, father, or...

Divorcing an Emotionally Abusive Husband

Author: Rosanne S. DeTorres

Divorcing an emotionally abusive husband requires a lot of preparation and hard work. You need to admit that your spouse is being abusive. Abuse isn’t just...

Emotional Abuse and Child Custody in New Jersey

Author: Rosanne S. DeTorres

In New Jersey, the family judge will consider emotional abuse in deciding physical and legal child custody of your child. The New Jersey child custody statute...

Divorcing a Physically Abusive Husband

Author: Rosanne S. DeTorres

Your rights to divorce after physical abuse Spouses should never have to live in fear of physical harm from their spouse. Any spouse who is being assaulted or...

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My husband’s mental illness is ruining our marriage

Mental illness refers to a variety of mental health disorders, which are often manifested through significant changes in a person's emotional behavior and overall attitude, frequently displaying issues with difficulty in social life, work and family activities. Oftentimes people think these...

April 9, 2024 Read More

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Are divorce records public?

In the state of New Jersey, divorce documents are generally considered public records. There is a possibility that a third-party could access copies of your divorce documents. New Jersey divorce decrees are available through the Superior Court of New Jersey Record Center if you want to know how to...

March 28, 2024 Read More

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Can I change my child’s last name if I have sole custody?

A parent may file a request for a child's name change in New Jersey. This application could be made in a divorce complaint, in a motion to the court, following a divorce, or in a Family Court non-dissolution case where the parties are not married, and were never married. The family court will make...

March 22, 2024 Read More

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