Category: Domestic Violence

Defending domestic violence charges in New Jersey requires a thoughtful legal strategy supported by strong evidence to challenge the prosecution’s claims. Courts rely on multiple sources to determine what happened and whether the behavior qualifies as domestic violence under New Jersey law. Whether someone has filed a temporary restraining order against you or you’re facing […]

In New Jersey, allegations of domestic violence can have a profound impact on child custody, potentially affecting your parental rights and relationship with your child. If you’re facing charges, you need an experienced criminal defense attorney to explain how domestic violence affects child custody and develop a strategy to advocate for your rights. Why Criminal […]

Many people assume a domestic violence case will disappear if the person who reported the incident decides they no longer want to pursue it. The reality is different in New Jersey. Once police file a complaint, the case belongs to the state, not the person who reported it. This distinction can create confusion for both […]

Can Anyone Get a Restraining Order in New Jersey? Not necessarily. Pursuant to the Prevention Against Domestic Violence Act, a “victim” applying for the restraining order must demonstrate that they are have a “domestic relationship” with the defendant and that they are the victim of an “act of domestic violence” from the defendant. The qualify as having […]

Just this past week, our firm was able to argue for the denial of a Final Restraining Order and dismissal of a Temporary Restraining Order after a hearing. Our client was charged with criminal harassment involving an act of domestic violence against their spouse. If the Plaintiff had been able to show that an act of domestic violence occurred and demonstrated a […]

I Was Charged with Assault in Chesterfield, New Jersey Were you charged with Assault? If so, we understand that this entire experience, from being arrested in handcuffs to appearing in court, can be incredibly stressful, embarrassing and difficult. Even worse, depending upon who the victim is, your case may be handled as an act of “domestic […]

Just recently, our firm was retained by a client who had been accused of simple assault, terroristic threats and harassment in a domestic dispute with their spouse. The police had arrested and charged our client with these criminal offenses, along with a Temporary Restraining Order, based solely on the allegations of his spouse. Unfortunately, this scenario is very common when […]

Just recently, our firm was retained to represent a client charged with multiple criminal charges including harassment, possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose, terroristic threats and simple assault. The initial incident stemmed from an dispute over a love triangle and resulted in our client being arrested in handcuffs. Over the course of the next few months, our […]

Were you arrested and served with a Temporary Restraining Order by your girlfriend/boyfriend, ex-spouse, father/mother, sibling or roommate? If so, you will be under great pressure to fight these allegations to avoid the ramifications of a Final Restraining Order. The timeline to resolve a restraining order (from issuance to final hearing) is usually about two (2) […]

Restraining Order Attorneys Mt Holly NJ Last week, firm Partner, William C. Fay, IV, Esq., obtained a Dismissal of a Temporary Restraining Order at the Final Restraining Order Hearing court date. For our client (the Defendant), there was a lot at stake. Our child shared a child with the Plaintiff but did not have residential custody of the child. […]