Domestic Violence

Domestic abuse is a major cause of divorce in New Jersey and across the United States. This kind of mistreatment is not limited to the visible physical violence often portrayed in media. In a family setting, domestic abuse can take on numerous subtle yet damaging...

  Domestic violence "describes a pattern of abusive and controlling behavior which  injures its victim.” Corrente v. Corrente, 281 N.J. Super. 243, 246 (App. Div. 1995). New Jersey’s Prevention of Domestic Violence Act, N.J.S.A. 2C:25-17 et seq., attempts to...

New Jersey law prioritizes family safety. Sadly, many households include incidents of domestic violence. It is also true, however, that allegations of violence against a spouse or other family member are not always true. The court is tasked with determining the truth...

New Jersey families are like most others throughout the nation who have their ups and downs, good times and bad times. Some, in fact, face serious problems that stem from marital issues or other situations, such as domestic violence. There is evidence that the latter...

They say that life imitates art. However, there are times when movies or tv shows are written to shine a light on how lives are lived by ordinary people. New Jersey residents may have seen one such mini-series, starring actress Nicole Kidman, that highlighted the...

Life is rarely as simple as black and white; there are innumerable shades of gray. Once a New Jersey resident has made up his or her mind to divorce, anything that may hamper one's decision can be frustrating. One area that is causing uncertainty for some people is...