Navigating the complexities of a relationship requires attention to various dynamics. For example, you should know the potential signs of domestic abuse. Understanding the red flags for abusive behavior allows you to protect yourself if these actions arise....
Domestic Violence
Did your spouse hit you?
Spousal abuse is a form of domestic violence when a person experiences abuse from their own spouse. Regardless of whether it was the first time your spouse hit you, it is still spousal abuse. New Jersey domestic violence laws protect all household members from...
Do I have to see my abusive ex during divorce proceedings?
Each divorce case is unique. Some parties end their marriage well enough to settle amicably. Others, unfortunately, deal with tougher battles, such as domestic violence. And when a divorce involves abuse, the victim spouse may have difficulty going through the...
Men can be victims of intimate partner abuse too
Anyone who has been part of a contentious relationship in Mount Holly knows how difficult it can be psychologically to suffer abuse at the hands of a partner. However, when most people think of domestic violence, they imagine a woman's abuse at the hands of a male...
New assessment tool aimed at stopping repeat violent offenders
When a partner turns violent in Mount Holly, it can be difficult to know what to do. While, unfortunately, many incidences of domestic violence go unreported, some people do turn to the authorities to intercede when a spouse becomes physical. However, even when faced...
Temporary restraining orders versus permanent protective orders
In cases of domestic violence, people in New Jersey have several options to achieve a level of protection from their abusers. Temporary restraining orders and permanent protective orders can be helpful tools in achieving separation from an abusive partner, but both do...
Some New Jersey towns report high rates of domestic violence
While some victims of domestic violence in New Jersey choose not to report their abuse, many others do choose to alert the authorities. When the police become involved, a formal record is created. The numbers are in for 2015 and it appears as though, geographically...
What you should know about domestic violence
Leaving an abusive relationship in Mount Holly may involve considerations that go beyond the emotional trauma you have suffered as a result of the mistreatment. At , we understand the challenges that victims of domestic violence face, and...
Victims of domestic violence do not fit a certain mold
Dealing with domestic violence in Mount Holly is never easy. Sometimes taking legal action against an abusive partner becomes necessary. Even after the abuse ends, victims are often left dealing with the psychological effects and wondering if they are somehow to...
Domestic violence spikes over the holidays: fact or fiction?
You may hear or read stories in Mount Holly this time of year about how incidences of domestic violence increase greatly during the holiday season. On the surface, such a claim would seem to make a lot of sense. Holidays can be very stressful and many people are under...