Category: Marriage
How New Jersey’s Domestic Violence Laws Apply to Sporadic “Dating” Relationships
New Jersey law recognizes that domestic violence can occur outside marriage and cohabitation. Dating relationships are expressly covered, but what about if the couple has a less traditional relationship and they don’t consider themselves as “dating”? A recent court case addressed this issue determining whether the domestic violence law applied to their situation. In the […]
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.
Why New Jersey Raised the Legal Age for Marriage
Last year, New Jersey became the second state in the country to ban teenage marriage. Prior to the change, 16- and 17-year-olds could obtain marriage licenses with parental consent.