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Help for Domestic Violence Victims eBook: to mark Domestic Violence Awareness Month #DVAM20, we are giving away copies of Bari Weinberger’s eBook on domestic violence and domestic abuse: A Guide for Domestic Violence Victims in New Jersey. Enter the giveaway to get a copy for a friend, your workplace, your local library, school, or day center.

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We have added several different ways for you to earn entries to this giveaway and you can have as many entries as you like.  Different actions result in different ‘entry’ values.

The winners will be notified on October 30th.

Follow this link to enter: Giveaway – A Guide For Domestic Violence Victims eBook

 

Guide for Domestic Violence Victims eBookA Guide For Domestic Violence Victims in New Jersey

Help for New Jersey Domestic Violence Victims

If you or a loved one is a victim of domestic violence, it is important to know that the law in New Jersey is on your side. You are not alone! In this step-by-step guide, attorney Bari Z. Weinberger walks you through the many forms of legal help available to women and men in New Jersey seeking assistance and protection in a domestic violence matter. With real-life examples and easy-to-follow instructions on how to file certain court forms, readers will:

  • Learn when and how to seek police assistance and find safe shelter from an abuser.
  • Understand the basics of filing for a New Jersey Temporary Restraining Order, including special considerations when children are involved.
  • Find out what information and evidence judges look for when deciding whether or not to turn a TRO into a permanent order of protection.
  • Gain practical advice and tips for staying safe, such as how to maintain a confidential address and how, if appropriate, to file for divorce.
  • Learn how restraining orders granted in different states are enforced in New Jersey, and vice versa.
  • Discover statewide and local resources available to help domestic victims rebuild their lives.

If you are the victim of domestic violence in New Jersey, legal help and protection is available! In clear, easy-to-follow language, A Guide For Domestic Violence Victims in New Jersey, provides empowering information to help you find the path to lasting safety. The book is also available on Amazon.

 

 

Safeguard yourself today. Request a Free initial consultation with a Restraining Order Specialist. 

 

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How to Get Help For Domestic Violence Over The Holiday Weekend 

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Updated September 4, 2020

An act of domestic violence takes place every 7 seconds in New Jersey. Domestic violence doesn’t take time off, and this may be no more true than our upcoming holiday weekend. As crime statistics show, holidays like Labor Day puts victims of domestic abuse at greater risk for alcohol-fueled violence.

Are you or loved one in need of safety and protection? Help is available. Learn how to file for a restraining oder and access other fee help over the long holiday weekend.

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How To Instantly Tell If Your Spouse Has Been Snooping On Your iPhone

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You have suspicions that your spouse may be spying on you by snooping through your phone, but how can you know for sure? 

Take a minute to check your phone for these four telltale clues that someone else has been tapping and swiping where they shouldn’t be.  Read more

COVID-19 Update: How Do You File For A Domestic Violence Restraining Order?

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As the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic unfolds, many in New Jersey are working from home, facing quarantines and self-isolation, and encountering a high level of disruption to their daily activities; for individuals experiencing domestic violence, this public health situation can expose additional dangers and risks.

Are you experiencing domestic violence and concerned about how to go about getting help during this difficult time? Here is what you need to know now about how to file for a temporary restraining order (TRO).

[Please be advised that due to the fluid nature of the COVID-19 situation in New Jersey, we will update this blog with any new procedures that can affect domestic violence procedures.] Read more

Is It Domestic Violence If No Punches Are Thrown?

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Lightweight boxing champion Gervonta Davis is facing domestic violence charges after a shocking video surfaced showing Davis forcefully grabbing his ex-girlfriend at a charity basketball game in Miami on February 1. Davis can be seen approaching the victim as she sits in the crowd, yanking her to her feet by her throat and forcibly leading her out of the arena. Charges were filed after investigators reviewed the 14-second video and met with both the victim and Davis.  Read more

4 New Ways Abusers Are Cyberstalking In 2020 — And What You Can Do To Protect Yourself 

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As smartphone and computer technologies continue to evolve, unfortunately, so too do the techniques abusive spouses use to twist these advances into manipulative tools of surveillance and cyberstalking. 

Are you concerned for your safety or the safety of a friend or loved one? In 2020, you need to learn four new ways abusers are cyberstalking — and the steps you can to protect yourself. Read more

#DVCounts: Child Support & Alimony For Domestic Violence Survivors Make Key Difference

September 13 is #DVCounts day, an important annual Census Day organized by the National Network to End Domestic Violence (NNEDV). All day long, organizations and survivors are sharing stories and data about the need for critical domestic violence resources.

According to the NNEDV’s DVCounts Annual Census Report (using statistics gathered on September 13, 2018), in New Jersey, over the course of a single day, survivors made 67 requests for services — including emergency shelter, housing, transportation, childcare, legal representation, and more — that could not be provided because programs did not have the resources to provide these services. The most frequently requested non-residential services that could not be provided were housing advocacy, legal representation, and financial assistance.  Read more

5 Immediate Safety Steps for Survivors of Domestic Violence

 

Abuse is not your fault, and you cannot make an abuser change. What you can do, however, is take back control of your own life, and take action to leave an abusive situation. 

You can be the change you need.

It’s #NOMOREWeek, and the theme for this annual domestic violence prevention and survivor advocacy week is something we believe strongly in: #ChangeHappensHere.

Many people feel paralyzed when they begin to think about leaving, but we want you to know that real steps are available to you right now to protect yourself and end violence and abuse in your life. 

Here are 5 powerful changes that can make all the difference for bringing safety to survivors of domestic violence.   Read more

3 Proofs for Obtaining a Final Restraining Order

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Have you taken out a Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) against your abuser? This is a big step towards safety, and now it’s time to plan your next step: turning your TRO into a Final Restraining Order (FRO). Read more

Divorcing An Abuser: 5 Steps to Getting Out Safely

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If you’re married to an abusive spouse, you’ve probably been conditioned to feel trapped and helpless. You may be financially dependent and wonder how you’ll support yourself and your children. No one should tolerate abuse, especially when children are involved. When divorcing an abuser, it’s critical that you plan your exit wisely — especially if your spouse has threatened you with physical harm to manipulate you into staying.

As scared and overwhelmed as you may feel right now, you and your children are likely to face greater harm if you stay. Here are 5 steps to help you get out of your abusive marriage safely: Read more