Domestic violence can threaten the lives of New Jersey residents, but help is available. If you are in this situation and have separated from your abuser, they might try to contact or see you even if you have a protective order. These are some common post-separation...
Domestic Violence
The impact of psychological abuse
Many people in New Jersey understand the danger of physical abuse in a marriage or relationship. Less well-understood is psychological abuse, which can cause significant damage to the mental health of its victims. What is psychological abuse? Psychological abuse is a...
What is legal abuse, and what’s being done about it?
Going through a separation in New Jersey is already a difficult time in most people's lives. Unfortunately, this situation becomes even harder if you're divorcing someone who is putting you through legal abuse, which is often brushed off as a contentious divorce but...
Domestic violence affects custody decisions
Domestic violence represents a serious and dangerous situation in the family home. Spouses who suffer from physical and mental abuse may file for divorce to protect themselves and their children. New Jersey divorce proceedings could become complicated when the...
How domestic abuse claims can impact divorce
During the divorce process in New Jersey, it's possible that one party could accuse the other of domestic abuse. These accusations could have a significant impact on the outcome of the divorce process as well as any proceedings involving child custody or visitation...
Why people engage in domestic violence
Domestic abuse can take many forms such as hitting a partner or controlling that person's money. It may be grounds for a New Jersey judge to issue a restraining order or take other steps to protect a victim. There are several common reasons why an individual may harm...
Divorce as an option in an abusive marriage
If you're in a marriage with an abusive spouse in New Jersey, you might be afraid to leave. Men and women both can be involved in relationships of this nature with the consequences of not obtaining a divorce outweighing the reasons why someone should stay. These...
Identifying domestic violence
Every day, domestic abuse affects millions of people in New Jersey and across the country. There are warning signs that can help you identify whether someone you love is facing abuse. What domestic abuse looks like Domestic violence can take many forms. It is common...
Financial abuse and domestic violence
Many people in New Jersey that are victims of domestic violence feel like they are trapped in their situations. One of the main reasons this happens is because of the financial control that abusers leverage over their victims. Financial abuse may not be talked about...
What are a few signs that you’re in an abusive relationship?
Realizing you’re in an abusive relationship can be shattering. If you have denied it, you’re not alone. Many victims of domestic abuse deny the state of their relationships. In New Jersey, you can take the first step toward getting help by acknowledging the abuse....