Middlesex County Spousal Assault/Abuse Lawyer
If you are the victim of domestic violence, you want safety; you want legal protection to prevent future abuse. If you are accused of domestic violence, you want to protect your reputation and rights; you want to tell your side of the story. An experienced Union, New Jersey, domestic violence lawyer can help protect you from whatever challenges you face. Because of its prominence in today's practice, chances are high that a domestic violence complaint will often precede or accompany a divorce action.
At the Law Offices of John B. D'Alessandro, LLC, we bring almost 20 years of legal experience to men and women involved in domestic abuse situations. We have built our successful practice on a commitment to providing effective and compassionate legal counsel to clients throughout New Jersey. Unlike in most areas of family law, a domestic violence attorney must act quickly to protect his clients — we understand the challenges and respond promptly to our clients' immediate needs.
There are restrictions on who can request a restraining order. Only family members, household members, people in a dating relationship, or the other parent of an alleged abuser's child can ask the court for civil domestic violence protection. Contact our law firm online or call us at 908-364-2596 to learn more.
Temporary Restraining Orders (TROs)
When someone alleges that he or she has been a victim of domestic violence, a judge will issue a Temporary Restraining Order ("TRO"). This order will prevent contact between the alleged victim and offender. This means no contact by phone, mail, e-mail, etc. The alleged offender will not be able to go to the victim's home and may be restrained from seeing his or her children. There may also be a temporary order for child support.
Final Restraining Orders (FROs)
After a Temporary Restraining Order is in place, the court will schedule a trial within 10 days of the TRO.
At the final hearing, the plaintiff must prove the allegations contained in the
complaint by the lowest evidential standard, i.e., a preponderance of the
evidence.
After the hearing, the court can either find in the plaintiff's favor or dismiss the complaint based on a failure of proofs. If the complaint is dismissed, the case is over subject to the plaintiff's right of appeal, and all prior TROs are vacated. If the court finds that an act of domestic violence was committed, then it has broad discretion to enter a final restraining order ("FRO") granting an array of remedial relief.
Every domestic violence case is different. Our Middlesex County spousal assault/abuse attorney will take the time to learn about your unique situation and any special considerations that should be made in your case.
Contact Our Union, New Jersey, Domestic Violence Lawyer
To set up a confidential consultation, contact the Law Offices of John B. D'Alessandro, LLC, or call us at 908-364-2596. Our offices are open weekdays from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m., and evenings and weekends upon request. We are located near Route 78 and the Garden State Parkway.
