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Domestic Violence

Category: Domestic Violence

My Ex Keeps Stalking Me

Author: Nicole Casciola and Rosanne DeTorres

Stalking has been defined as a course of conduct that is directed at one person that would cause a reasonable person to feel fear. Stalking is a pattern of ...

High conflict divorce

Author: Nicole Casciola and Erin DeGeorge

We often hear the phrase "high conflict divorce", but what makes a divorce high conflict? In these situations, the parties are engaging in certain behaviors...

Co-Parent Harassment

Author: Nicole Casciola and Erin DeGeorge

Harassment can be defined as any unwanted behavior, physical, verbal or even suggestive behavior that makes a reasonable person feel uncomfortable, upset,...

EMOTIONAL ABUSE AND DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

Author: Nicole Casciola and Erin DeGeorge

At times, people are involved in a cycle of abuse and may not even realize that they are victims of domestic violence. Not only do victims tend to believe that...

Filing For Divorce After Domestic Violence

Author: Rosanne S. DeTorres

If you are seeking a divorce because you have been the victim of domestic violence, you have some options that you need to be aware of. Filing for divorce...

What is Attorney-Client Privilege?

Author: Rosanne S. DeTorres

Attorney-client privilege is a concept that generally says that clients have a right to expect that everything they tell their lawyer will be kept in strictest...

How to File an Emergency Restraining Order

Author: Rosanne S. DeTorres

Our skilled New Jersey family lawyers file emergency protective orders Spouses, children, and other family members have rights if a husband, father, or...

Divorcing an Emotionally Abusive Husband

Author: Rosanne S. DeTorres

Divorcing an emotionally abusive husband requires a lot of preparation and hard work. You need to admit that your spouse is being abusive. Abuse isn’t just...

Emotional Abuse and Child Custody in New Jersey

Author: Rosanne S. DeTorres

In New Jersey, the family judge will consider emotional abuse in deciding physical and legal child custody of your child. The New Jersey child custody statute...

Divorcing a Physically Abusive Husband

Author: Rosanne S. DeTorres

Your rights to divorce after physical abuse Spouses should never have to live in fear of physical harm from their spouse. Any spouse who is being assaulted or...

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How to Financially Prepare for a Divorce

Divorce is a complicated process that can stretch over many months or even over the course of a year or more.  Your financial obligations during this time, however, will not be put on pause.  So it’s extremely important to know how to prepare for a divorce financially. Bills will need to be...

December 9, 2025 Read More

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Rehabilitative Alimony in New Jersey: Here’s What to Know

The goal in any divorce should be to strive for equity.  Most often, this includes some form of spousal support, or alimony, paid by one spouse to the other.  In New Jersey, there are four types of alimony, including rehabilitative alimony.  To understand its purpose, consider the following...

November 3, 2025 Read More

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What is a Gray Divorce and How to Handle One

Even with the best-laid plans, life sometimes requires a change of course. No matter where you are in life or how many years you have been committed to a marriage, you may find yourself contemplating a “gray divorce.” What is a gray divorce? It’s a divorce after the age of 60. Gray...

October 9, 2025 Read More

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