Domestic Violence

Domestic Violence occurs when a person has been subjected to physical, verbal or sexual abuse by a spouse or former spouse, a present or former household member, any person with whom the victim has a child in common or whom the victim anticipates having a child in common, if one of the parties or with whom the person has or had a dating relationship. To qualify for relief under the New Jersey Prevention of Domestic Violence Act, N.J.S.A. 2C:25-1, et. seq., the abuser must have committed one of the following acts: homicide, assault, terroristic threats, kidnapping, criminal restraint, false imprisonment, sexual assault, criminal sexual contact, lewdness, criminal mischief, burglary, criminal trespass, harassment or stalking. If you are a victim of domestic violence, you can obtain a domestic violence restraining order. The offender may also be charged criminally.

Domestic Violence cases are complex because the case can involve civil, criminal and matrimonial proceedings. Since these proceedings can occur simultaneously, if you are a victim of domestic violence or are accused of committing an act of domestic violence, you need an experienced attorney who understand all aspects of your case. You need an attorney who understands the impact of domestic violence on you, your children and your extended family. Our attorney who handles domestic violence cases has successfully prosecuted and defended individuals accused of committing an act of domestic violence and violating domestic violence restraining orders in criminal court since 1998. She has assisted victims with obtaining domestic violence restraining orders and successfully defended individuals from having a restraining order entered against him or her.

If you have a divorce case pending, our attorney will work with your matrimonial attorney to develop a comprehensive strategy to address all pending matters. If you are a victim of domestic violence or are accused of committing an act of domestic violence or violating a domestic violence restraining order, you need to act now to protect your legal rights. We have the experience, we listen and we understand and we can help. Contact Stephen S. Weinstein, P.C. to speak to an experienced domestic violence attorney.