Topic
Restraining Orders
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NJ Family Legal Blog
The "Stop, Look, and Listen" Approach for Issuance of a Domestic Violence Restraining Order
While in the past we have blogged on the topic of what acts constitute domestic violence, a blog about how trial judges approach and analyze whether or not a retaining…
NJ Family Legal Blog
Beyond State Lines – The Expansive Reach of the Prevention of Domestic Violence Act
We have previously blogged about the broad protections attached to the New Jersey Prevention of Domestic Violence Act. However, can a victim alleging domestic violence only having occurred in another…
NJ Family Legal Blog
New Jersey – Is New Domestic Violence Legislation on the Way?
The recent act of domestic violence by singer Chris Brown on his very famous girlfriend, Rihanna, has brought new attention to the fact that domestic violence is not a socio-economic…
NJ Family Legal Blog
Is a Civil Restraining Order the Same as a Domestic Violence Final Restraining Order?
The other day I was sitting in a Court room waiting for my Domestic Violence trial to be called. The room was filled with domestic violence Plaintiffs and Defendants. Since the…
NJ Family Legal Blog
Cyberstalkers Beware
Penalties and new obligations for cyber stalkers are the subject of two bills in the New Jersey Assembly which have been given renewed interest recently. At present, a stalking victim is entitled…
Media Law Prof Blog
Britney Spears’ Former Manager Ordered To Stay Away
A Los Angeles Superior Court judge has told both Britney Spears' ex-manager Sam Lufti and a former lawyer, Jon Eardley, to stay away from her, but both say they will appeal…
NJ Family Legal Blog
Dissolving a Final Restraining Order
Recently, the Appellate Division in the unpublished decision of A.V. v. A.V., Docket No. A-2045-07T1, decided February 18, 2008, reversed and remanded the trial court's denial of defendant-appellant's motion to…
New Jersey Family Law
MONTCLAIR ESSEX COUNTY NEW JERSEY DIVORCE MEDIATOR
The New Jersey domestic violence restraining order against the ex-husband is reversed. He drove by the ex-wife's home on 3 occasions and yelled "you’re going to pay." But he claimed…
New Hampshire Family Law Blog
Final restraining order: What can the judge order?
By Kysa Crusco
Once the plaintiff has proved that the defendant has abused her within the meaning of the statute, the court may grant a final restraining order that will remain in effect…
The Contingency
Verizon v. Vonage: Odd Docket Entries
Blawgletter just noticed these docket entries in Verizon Services Corp. v. Vonage Holdings Corp., No. 1:06-cv-00682-CMH-BRP (E.D. Va.): 04/03/2007 523 Emergency Motion For An Order Directing Plaintiffs To Withdraw Restraining…