When police are called to the scene of a domestic dispute, the alleged abuser in the dispute may be arrested even if the victim opposes the arrest. Prosecutors will then decide whether to file domestic violence charges against the alleged abuser based on the...

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What are the effects of a temporary restraining order?
When arguments between two people in New Jersey who live together become heated, it may not be long before one person calls the police, accusing the other person of committing an act of domestic violence. When that happens, the accuser may seek a temporary restraining...
What can you do after receiving a temporary restraining order?
Most people fight with their spouse or partner on occasion. Usually these disputes are verbal and resolve as quick as they started. Yet, your spouse or partner may have accused you of harming them during a disagreement. And in the aftermath, they may have filed and...