Seek Help For Your Domestic Violence Case In New Jersey
Domestic violence is a serious and urgent matter that must be addressed as quickly as possible. Domestic violence in New Jersey can include spousal abuse, child abuse or take on another form with other family members involved. If you are experiencing any sort of abuse, you must seek help immediately. The Law Offices of Joanna D. Brick, Esq. have lengthy experience with domestic violence cases and will make sure you and your children are safe from further violence. We believe these situations are highly time-sensitive as domestic violence can escalate into grave danger for those involved.
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Domestic violence in New Jersey ranges from verbal spousal abuse to physical child abuse. If you are suspect of or are a victim of domestic violence, it is imperative that you seek help immediately. Our attorneys will work swiftly to protect you and your children while ensuring you case is seen and heard by the courts as quickly as possible. We are here to assist you obtain a restraining order against your abuser or bring about legal action immediately.
Domestic Violence Goes Beyond Physical Abuse
As a domestic violence victim in New Jersey, we believe our clients do not only need to seek our legal advice and assistance, but additional help and resources as well. We can help connect you to the resources, people and programs that will help you break from the vicious cycle that domestic violence can become. You will receive practical information, peer support and useful places to turn to in times of uncertainty. Located in Northern New Jersey, Joanna D. Brick, Esq. is available to anyone seeking legal counseling for their domestic violence case. We are extremely professional and will always be respectful and discreet with your case. We understand the complexity of the situation and remain sensitive to your needs and your child’s needs.
Domestic Violence False Accusations In New Jersey
If you believe you have been falsely accused of domestic violence in New Jersey, call The Law Offices of Joanna D. Brick, Esq. today and we will work with you to make sure you receive the justice you deserve in NJ.
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The Law Offices of Joanna D. Brick Esq. are highly experienced in domestic violence cases and false accusations of domestic violence. We offer quality, personalized, and professional legal services out of our central office in Fair Lawn, New Jersey. We service Northern and Central New Jersey including Bergen, Essex, Morris, Union, Somerset and Middlesex Counties. Call our law firm immediately if you believe you are the victim of domestic violence in NJ.
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We represent and mediate for clients of all asset levels, including high net worth individuals. To learn more about how we can help you, call the Brick Law, LLC, in Bergen County, New Jersey, at 201-254-0881
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about domestic violence in New Jersey, answered by Brick Law, LLC.
What counts as domestic violence in New Jersey?
The Prevention of Domestic Violence Act lists specific predicate offences, including assault, harassment, terroristic threats, stalking, criminal mischief, burglary, false imprisonment, cyber-harassment, criminal coercion and contempt of an existing order. The conduct must be one of those enumerated acts.
Does domestic violence have to be physical?
No. Harassment, threats, stalking, cyber-harassment and coercive conduct can all qualify. New Jersey also recognises patterns: a course of conduct that is individually minor but cumulatively intended to alarm or seriously annoy another person can constitute harassment under the Act.
Who is protected by the Act?
A person eighteen or older, or an emancipated minor, who has been subjected to a predicate act by a spouse, former spouse, present or former household member, someone with whom they have a child or are expecting one, or someone with whom they have had a dating relationship.
Is domestic violence a criminal charge or a family case?
It can be both, and the two proceed separately. The Family Part restraining order case decides protection on a preponderance of the evidence, while any criminal charge proceeds under the far higher beyond-a-reasonable-doubt standard. The outcomes need not match each other.
What happens to firearms?
Weapons are seized when a temporary order issues. If a Final Restraining Order is entered, the defendant is barred under state and federal law from purchasing or possessing firearms, and any firearms purchaser identification card and permits to purchase are revoked.
What should I do immediately after an incident?
Get to safety and call the police if there is danger. Preserve evidence — photographs, medical records, messages, voicemails and the names of witnesses — and write down dates and details while they are fresh. Then obtain a temporary order through the court or police department.
Have a question that is not answered here? Contact Brick Law, LLC or call (201) 254-0881 to speak with a Bergen County family law attorney.
This information is general and about New Jersey law. It is not legal advice and does not create an attorney-client relationship. Every case turns on its own facts.