Well before the Covid pandemic began, former New Jersey Assemblywoman Maria Rodriguez-Gregg woke up in a hospital bed as a result of domestic abuse. That was not the first time her former partner subjected her to domestic abuse. Ms. Rodriguez-Gregg ultimately obtained...
In order to slow the spread of COVID-19, people across the nation have been forced to stay home for months. Many have small homes. Many face job loss, furloughs and financial distress. Many children have been attending school from home. The Stay at Home Orders have...
States across the country have issued stay-at-home orders to limit the spread of the novel COVID-19 virus. The unintended consequence of these orders has been the spike of domestic violence reports. Individuals experiencing or who have experienced intimate partner...
Many litigants choose to represent themselves in their legal proceedings for a number of reasons. Whether they are unable to find a lawyer in time for a court hearing or they prefer to control their own case, some people to do so. Courts recognize this and are...
Domestic violence cases are unique because of their competing issues. The legal system weighs a number of values for every case: fairness, due process, expeditiousness, and potential impact on society are just a few. Domestic violence cases usually involve someone in...
Evolving dating and sexual practices routinely confront the legal system. From dating apps to open relationships, peoples' love lives are as colorful and unique as our society. A New Jersey Appellate Court recently took a closer look at who can be a victim of domestic...
By Cara Landolfi, Esq. and Michael Farhi, Esq.Recently, there has been a worldwide wave in which people, mostly women, have increasingly come forward with allegations of sexual harassment, assault, and rape. This recent increase is a global trend that is sometimes...
One legal tool available to victims or potential victims of domestic violence is the ability to seek a temporary or final restraining order, also known as a "TRO" or "FRO", respectively. The court relies on evidence presented by the parties to determine if a TRO or...
When most people think of domestic abuse, 2 things usually come to mind: abuse between spouses and abuse of children. Senior citizens, though, from those who are independent to those in assisted care, are especially vulnerable to being trapped in a cycle of abuse....
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