Domestic Violence

New Jersey Law Firm Handling Domestic Violence Issues for People Involved in Divorce or Family Conflict

Domestic violence is a serious issue that affects everyone involved on many levels. Allegations of domestic violence are taken very seriously by both the criminal and family law courts of New Jersey. The consequences of being found to have committed an act of domestic violence are severe and can include a major impact on parental rights — including supervised visitation or loss of child custody rights.

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Caring, Protective Advocacy for Victims of Domestic Violence

Domestic violence can take many forms, including stalking, threats, harassment, and destruction of physical property as well as assault and sexual abuse. Situations involving domestic violence are highly sensitive and require compassionate yet aggressive representation. At Feldman & Fiorello, we are committed to helping victims of domestic violence escape their dangerous surroundings through legal interventions such as:

• Temporary and final restraining orders (also known as orders for protection)
• Contempt actions when someone has violated a restraining order
• Removal of the perpetrator from marital residence
• Presenting proof of battered women's syndrome
• Trials leading to loss of visitation, parenting time and custody

In New Jersey, the courts presume that, when one parent is a perpetrator and the other the victim of domestic violence, the victim should become the custodial parent of the children. If our attorneys are handling your divorce action, we will work to ensure that your children and your child custody rights are protected and that any visitation by the other parent is handled without putting you at risk. We can also petition the court to award payment of your attorney's fees.

Defense of the Wrongfully Accused

Because divorce and family conflicts are often highly emotional, it is unfortunately not uncommon for false accusations of domestic violence to be made in an attempt to gain advantage. If you have been accused of domestic violence, we can represent you in hearings and legal proceedings such as:

• Hearings about whether petitions for long-term restraining orders (orders of protection) should be made permanent
• Criminal contempt hearings if you are accused of violating a restraining order
• Hearings to dissolve restraining orders
• Appeals of decisions involving domestic violence issues
• Forfeiture hearings for seized weapons and other property

Contact Us

At Feldman & Fiorello, we understand that handling domestic violence matters takes care, thorough investigation and aggressive representation in court. Contact our offices in Wayne, New Jersey for a consultation.