Category: Domestic Violence
“Monica’s Law” Awaits Approval of Domestic Violence Protections
Legislation currently pending in New Jersey seeks to address concerns that domestic violence laws are not doing enough to protect victims and children. The bill establishes a domestic violence risk assessment pilot program to help identify those who are likely to commit an act of violence against the victim or child.
Proposed Expansion of New Jersey Domestic Violence Law to Cover Attempted Acts
In 2018, the New Jersey legislature introduced a bill expanding the domestic violence law to include the attempt or conspiracy to commit one of the predicate domestic violence acts already enumerated in the Prevention of Domestic Violence Act. The proposed change is an important provision that is intended to clarify the scope of the law in New Jersey.
3 Reasons You Need Legal Representation in a Domestic Violence Case
Legal representation can make a significant difference in ensuring each party in a domestic abuse case, as well as their family members, are protected.