Domestic Violence

Domestic Violence (Superior Court / Municipal Court) The decision to divorce is a difficult one. However, once you decide to divorce, you will soon discover that is just the beginning of the difficult decisions you will have to make.

You should make them with the advice and guidance of an experienced attorney who dedicates himself to the issues of matrimonial law. If you have children, working with an experienced and compassionate child custody attorney will help you protect the best interests of your children. Regardless of the reasons for your divorce, we will help you protect your rights, your property, and your children, and will craft a representation that has your interests in mind. After all this is your divorce and your opportunity to be heard by the court. While we assist clients in issues regarding divorce, a large portion of our practice is devoted to assisting individuals and families with legal issues related to domestic violence.

Whether domestic violence is an element of your divorce or not, we have the experience and have tried many cases to conclusion to help you protect yourself and your rights. We regularly represent clients in proceedings to establish restraining orders and, where a restraining order is inappropriate, we work with clients to defeat the order. We also provide private prosecution in municipal court for domestic assault cases. No matter what type of crisis your family is experiencing, we will do everything we can to protect you rights. Visit our Firm Overview and Practice Areas to learn more about us and about our practice.

If you are experiencing domestic violence, working with a domestic violence lawyer can help you receive the fair treatment you deserve in court.

Being granted a temporary restraining order (TRO) is a relatively simple process. However, if you require a permanent, or final, restraining order (FRO), you will need to demonstrate the necessity of such an order in court. If you are being threatened, abused, or you are in danger of being abused, we will aggressively present your case to help you secure a restraining order.

If domestic violence has led you to the decision to divorce, we will work with you to insure your safety while we negotiate or litigate the terms of your divorce.

We also provide private prosecution assistance if you are the victim of domestic violence.

If you are the subject of a restraining order, your rights can be significantly restricted and will impact your divorce case if you are found to a domestic violence offender. If someone is inappropriately seeking a restraining order against you, or you are accused of violating a restraining order, we will represent you and work to insure that your rights are protected. Unfortunately, some people are encouraged to file restraining orders as a “catch-all” solution to relationship difficulties.

If you are experiencing difficulties involving domestic violence, do not hesitate to contact us. You may also wish to review the article entitled The Law: the Prevention of Domestic Violence Act.