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Domestic Violence

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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 Caitlin DeGuilo Toker

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: Carolyn B. Hand

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: Carolyn B. Hand

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: Carolyn B. Hand

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: Carolyn B. Hand

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: Carolyn B. Hand

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...

ORDER OF PROTECTION IN NEW JERSEY

Author: Caitlin DeGuilo Toker

RESTRAINING ORDERS              In New Jersey, there are more than 15 actions, or “predicate acts”, that are grounds for obtaining a...

Emotional Abuse in a Marriage

Author: Erin D. DeGeorge

STAYING SAFE IS MOST IMPORTANT AND YOUR TOP PRIORITY   If you are in an emotionally abusive marriage, you are in a vulnerable position due to that...

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How long does a divorce take in New Jersey?

When people are contemplating divorcing their spouse, one of the most commonly asked questions is always how long does a divorce take. Unfortunately, there is not an easy answer to this question, because every case is different and the divorce process itself can be different based on each...

March 20, 2023 Read More

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Most common divorce mistakes that can cost you

When navigating the process of divorce, it is important to avoid divorce mistakes that can cost you. One of the biggest divorce mistakes includes choosing to represent yourself rather than hiring an attorney. Although a litigant is not required to have counsel in New Jersey for the divorce process,...

March 8, 2023 Read More

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DO YOU PLAN TO TELL YOUR SPOUSE THAT YOU WANT A DIVORCE ?

Telling your spouse that you want a divorce and figuring out how to start a divorce discussion can be a very difficult and daunting decision to make. Once you determine that you want to divorce your spouse, it is important that you are prepared to have this discussion with your spouse.  Best Way...

March 1, 2023 Read More

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