Blog Posts - Restraining Orders
Navigating the Intricacies of Temporary Restraining Orders in New Jersey
When emotions run high and relationships become volatile, the law steps in to offer a layer of protection in the form of restraining orders. In New Jersey, temporary restraining orders (TROs) serve as an immediate safeguard for alleged victims of harassment, domestic violence, or abuse. While these orders are designed...
Continue ReadingPreventing A Temporary Restraining Order From Becoming Permanent
As in other states, in New Jersey, alleged victims of psychological or physical domestic violence may seek protection by requesting a temporary restraining order. A TRO may prevent an alleged abuser from making contact with their accuser, whether in person or through other forms of communication. In some cases, police...
Continue ReadingWhat every domestic violence victim needs to know about restraining orders
Sadly, many relationships turn violent. Anyone suffering at the hands of a loved one needs the situation to stop. One step that people experiencing abuse should take is obtaining a restraining order. An understanding of this legal mechanism will benefit those who seek one. Filing for a restraining order Putting...
Continue ReadingHow Do Temporary Restraining Orders Work?
Restraining orders often get thrown around in media, used egregiously to help bolster fictional narratives or used in smear campaigns against important figures. This creates a lot of confusion about their actual purpose and how they work in real life. How does a temporary restraining order in particular function? What...
Continue ReadingWhat to do if you’re the subject of a restraining order?
If someone believes that you may subject them to physical, emotional or other types of harm, they may pursue a restraining order against you. In many cases, a temporary order will be put into place until a formal hearing can be held. At this hearing, you will be given an...
Continue ReadingWhat 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 order against the accused. Who...
Continue ReadingWhat 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 received a temporary restraining...
Continue ReadingHow to Lift a Restraining Order in Westmont, New Jersey
Restraining Orders in New Jersey The deterioration of a marriage or family relationship can sometimes be the result of domestic violence or at least the accusation of domestic violence. But misunderstandings abound, and restraining orders can ruin a reputation and a life. That’s why if you have been served with...
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