New Jersey Domestic Violence Attorneys
Domestic Violence is a very serious issue in New Jersey. Domestic Violence can be both physical violence, harassment, and repeated threats of bodily injury. No one should ever have to feel afraid in their own home. More importantly, no one has the right to hurt anyone else, even if they are a family member.
The Domestic Violence Law protects victims who are 18 years of age or older or any emancipated minor, against acts of Domestic Violence committed by someone (called a Defendant) who can be a spouse, ex-spouse or is a present or former household member or a person with whom a victim has a present, or past,dating relationship.
Help is Available
If you are afraid, you do not have to wait to be physically injured before you seek help. Help is available 24 hours every day to anyone who believes that he or she is a victim of Domestic Violence. A victim has the right to apply to a court to obtain a Temporary Restraining Order by calling a local police department. A Judge will grant the Temporary Restraining Order if the victim proves that restraints are necessary to protect the life, health or well-being of the victim. The Order may prohibit the Defendant from returning to the scene of the Domestic Violence, grant temporary custody, temporary support, emergency funds, order counseling, anger management counseling, or drug testing, and may require the search and seizure of weapons and any other appropriate relief. After hearing the testimony from the victim, the Judge will issue or deny the Temporary Restraining Order. If the Judge grants the Temporary Restraining Order, a date to make the Restraining Order permanent ( called a Final Order) is set. On the date set for the "Final Order" the victim must appear in Court and the Court will hear the testimony of both the victim and the defendant before deciding whether to make the Restraining Order permanent.
We Will Stand by You
The lawyers at our law office can help victims of Domestic Violence. We have stood by hundreds of people who have had the courage to finally take the first step and decide to stand against their abusers. You can depend on us to protect your legal rights and be a strong advocate for you and your family in court. We can help you get the assistance you need to continue to move forward in the difficult decision you have made.
Defendants and victims have rights in any courtroom, and especially under the Domestic Violence Act. If you feel that you have been wrongfully targeted by any Restraining Order, you have a right to defend yourself and look to the Court to dismiss the Restraining Order. Our law firm will be a strong advocate for your rights. Just because you have been accused of Domestic Violence, does not mean that you are guilty of Domestic Violence, or that you have lost all your rights to the parenting of your children, or that you can not be heard on the issues of support.
To meet with one of our experienced attornyes, please call 609-597-9261. Contact us
Sicheri & Sicheri, P.C.
1160 Beacon Avenue
P.O. Box 696
Manahawkin, N.J. 08050
Telephone: 609-597-9261
Fax: 609-597-1536
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