Blog Posts in May, 2016

Final Restraining Order Cases Carry Lower Evidence Standards Than Other Criminal Cases

Any victim of domestic violence needs immediate relief before addressing the situation on a permanent basis. This is why NJ law includes a two-step restraining order process. Temporary Restraining Orders (TROs) provide a first step that requires very little evidence, but Final Restraining Orders (FROs) set a higher standard of evidence. Still, even though domestic violence requires establishment ...

NJ Laws Pertaining To Removal of Children Might Get a Face Lift

Mobility is often essential for individuals who need to retain employment or move up within the ranks. Unfortunately, this type of upheaval is stressful for everyone in the family. When that family has already been divided due to divorce, however, it can be devastating for the non-moving parent and the children. Each Denville child custody lawyer at our firm believes that relocation decisions ...

Recent Statutory Change Releases More Birth Information to Adoptees in 2017

Some parents want to retain a link to their children when they give them up for adoption, but the majority of biological parents have valid reasons for fully breaking the connection and remaining anonymous to the children. At the same time, adopted children have equally valid reasons for learning about their biological parents. In May, 2014, Gov. Christie made changes to the Vital Statistics Act ...