Domestic Violence and Child Abuse Law in New Jersey
Domestic violence is an act of aggression conducted at home, usually by a spouse or a partner. Discover more about the legal ramifications of domestic violence in New Jersey and how a lawyer can help with your case.
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Your Rights with CPSChild Protective Services (CPS) is required by law to investigate reports of child abuse or neglect. They are part of the New Jersey Department of Family and Protective Services, a state agency.
Read more- What Happens when CPS Opens a Case
The CPS program is designed to protect children from harmful situations and circumstances where they are potentially put in danger.
Read more - How Is Child Abuse Determined in New Jersey?
Child abuse is considered a serious crime throughout the United States.
Read more - How Does Child Abuse Affect Custody in New Jersey?
A decision to sever a marriage either by divorce or separation is not one to be taken lightly. While the disbursement of a property is often a contentious issue by itself, added to this is the complexity of children and their custody.
Read more - Immigrant Abuse Laws in New Jersey
There has been a history of abuse of immigrants who come [to the United States] to work.
Read more - False Accusations of Child Abuse
When reading reports of sexual assault in newspapers and on television, it is natural to assume that they are true. However, the reality of the situation can often be different then what is reported especially in child custody and visitation matters.
Read more - Domestic Violence Charges in New Jersey May Require Twice the Court Time
In 1991, in response to a growing number of domestic violence cases the New Jersey legislative enacted The Prevention of Violence Act. Through the Act, the state sought to protect its most vulnerable citizens, including women, the elderly and the disabled.
Read more - Domestic Violence, and What You Need to Know About Restraining Orders in New Jersey
Domestic restraining orders in New Jersey. What are the requirements for filing a restraining order in New Jersey, who do they protect, and do they work?
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