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Hackensack Restraining Order Lawyer

Aggressive Defense Against Final Restraining Orders in Hackensack, NJ

Are you being accused of domestic violence? Has someone filed a temporary restraining order against you? If so, you need to take these allegations very seriously because they could lead to a final restraining order. You will have an opportunity to defend yourself at a hearing where a judge will determine whether to grant a final restraining order.

At the Law Office of Louis G. DeAngelis, LLC, our Hackensack restraining order attorney has over 35 years of experience. We understand the serious nature of these allegations and will work hard to protect your rights and your future. We are committed to pursuing the best possible outcome on your behalf.

If you have been accused of domestic violence, call our firm at (201) 254-8484 or contact us online for a free consultation with our Hackensack restraining order lawyer.

What Is a Restraining Order in New Jersey?

In New Jersey, a restraining order is a legal order of protection that can be sought by a victim of domestic violence. If a person has been the victim of domestic violence and is in fear for his or her safety, that person can go to court and request a temporary restraining order (TRO). If the court grants the TRO, the person who is accused of committing domestic violence will be immediately restrained from having any contact with the victim. This includes contact in person, by phone, by email, or through a third party.

A TRO will last for about 10 days, during which time the court will schedule a hearing to determine whether or not the TRO should be extended to a final restraining order (FRO).

According to the New Jersey Division on Women, domestic violence is the leading cause of injury to women in the United States. It can happen to anyone, regardless of their race, age, sexual orientation, religion, or gender. Domestic violence includes abusive behavior, including physical violence, sexual violence, psychological violence, and emotional abuse.

Domestic violence can include the following offenses:

  • Harassment
  • Terroristic threats
  • Stalking
  • False imprisonment
  • Criminal sexual contact
  • Homicide
  • Assault
  • Criminal mischief
  • Criminal trespass
  • Burglary
  • Lewdness
  • Criminal restraint
  • Criminal coercion

Domestic violence can consist of a single act or a pattern of behavior. In addition to the above offenses, it can include any other crime involving risk of death or serious bodily injury to a person with whom the accused has a relationship. This includes a current or former spouse, a present or former household member, a person with whom the accused has a child, or a person with whom the accused has had a dating relationship.

What Happens During a Restraining Order Hearing?

At the hearing, the judge will consider all of the evidence presented by both sides. The judge will then decide whether to issue a final restraining order. A final restraining order can last indefinitely and will impose many restrictions on the person who is accused of committing domestic violence.

For example, the person who is accused of committing domestic violence will be restrained from having any contact with the victim. The person who is accused of committing domestic violence will also be restrained from going to the victim's home, place of work, or place of education. The person who is accused of committing domestic violence will also be restrained from having any type of communication with the victim, including by phone, by email, or through a third party.

A final restraining order can also require the person who is accused of committing domestic violence to pay financial support to the victim and to pay the victim's attorney's fees. The person who is accused of committing domestic violence can also be required to pay for any damage that he or she caused to the victim's personal property.

If you have been accused of domestic violence, it is important to take the allegations seriously and to seek legal representation from an experienced Hackensack restraining order lawyer as soon as possible.

What Happens If You Violate a Restraining Order in NJ?

If the court issues a final restraining order, the person who is accused of committing domestic violence will be restrained from having any contact with the victim. This includes contact in person, by phone, by email, or through a third party.

If the person who is accused of committing domestic violence has any type of contact with the victim, the person can be charged with contempt of court. A conviction for contempt of court can result in a sentence of imprisonment, a fine, probation, community service, and other penalties. The person who is accused of committing domestic violence can also be charged with a separate crime, such as stalking or harassment, if he or she has any type of contact with the victim.

If you have been accused of committing domestic violence and have been served with a temporary restraining order or a final restraining order, it is important to obey the order and to seek legal representation from an experienced Hackensack restraining order lawyer as soon as possible.

Can a Restraining Order Be Dropped in NJ?

If a temporary restraining order (TRO) has been issued, the person who has been accused of committing domestic violence cannot have the TRO dismissed. Only the court can dismiss the TRO. If the court dismisses the TRO, the TRO will not become a final restraining order (FRO). If the court does not dismiss the TRO, a final restraining order will be issued and will last indefinitely.

Once a final restraining order (FRO) has been issued, it cannot be dismissed. The FRO will last indefinitely and will only be dismissed if the victim goes to court and requests that the FRO be dismissed. The court will only dismiss the FRO if the victim can show good cause for the dismissal. For example, the court may dismiss the FRO if the victim can show that he or she is no longer in fear for his or her safety.

Even if the court dismisses the FRO, a record of the FRO will still exist. This means that the FRO can still be used against the person who was accused of committing domestic violence in other legal proceedings. For example, the FRO can be used against the person who was accused of committing domestic violence in a child custody dispute or in a proceeding to determine whether the person who was accused of committing domestic violence is fit to own a firearm.

What Happens If You Are Accused of Domestic Violence in NJ?

If you have been accused of committing domestic violence, you may be served with a temporary restraining order (TRO). A TRO will last for about 10 days, during which time the court will schedule a hearing to determine whether or not the TRO should be extended to a final restraining order (FRO).

If you have been served with a TRO, it is important to obey the order and to seek legal representation from an experienced Hackensack restraining order lawyer as soon as possible. Our firm can help you prepare for the hearing and can represent you at the hearing. We will work hard to protect your rights and your future.

If you have been accused of domestic violence, call our firm at (201) 254-8484 or contact us online for a free consultation with our Hackensack restraining order lawyer.

What Is Considered Domestic Violence in NJ?

According to the New Jersey Division on Women, domestic violence is the leading cause of injury to women in the United States. It can happen to anyone, regardless of their race, age, sexual orientation, religion, or gender. Domestic violence includes abusive behavior, including physical violence, sexual violence, psychological violence, and emotional abuse.

Domestic violence can include the following offenses:

  • Harassment
  • Terroristic threats
  • Stalking
  • False imprisonment
  • Criminal sexual contact
  • Homicide
  • Assault
  • Criminal mischief
  • Criminal trespass
  • Burglary
  • Lewdness
  • Criminal restraint
  • Criminal coercion

Domestic violence can consist of a single act or a pattern of behavior. In addition to the above offenses, it can include any other crime involving risk of death or serious bodily injury to a person with whom the accused has a relationship. This includes a current or former spouse, a present or former household member, a person with whom the accused has a child, or a person with whom the accused has had a dating relationship.

If you have been accused of domestic violence, you need to take these allegations very seriously. A conviction for domestic violence can result in a sentence of imprisonment, a fine, probation, and other penalties. A conviction for domestic violence can also result in a restraining order being issued against you. A restraining order can have many consequences, including making it illegal to own or possess a firearm.

How to Fight a Restraining Order in NJ

At the hearing, the judge will consider all of the evidence presented by both sides. The judge will then decide whether to issue a final restraining order. A final restraining order can last indefinitely and will impose many restrictions on the person who is accused of committing domestic violence.

For example, the person who is accused of committing domestic violence will be restrained from having any contact with the victim. The person who is accused of committing domestic violence will also be restrained from going to the victim's home, place of work, or place of education. The person who is accused of committing domestic violence will also be restrained from having any type of communication with the victim, including by phone, by email, or through a third party.

A final restraining order can also require the person who is accused of committing domestic violence to pay financial support to the victim and to pay the victim's attorney's fees. The person who is accused of committing domestic violence can also be required to pay for any damage that he or she caused to the victim's personal property.

If you have been accused of domestic violence and have been served with a temporary restraining order or a final restraining order, it is important to obey the order and to seek legal representation from an experienced Hackensack restraining order lawyer as soon as possible.

Why You Need a Restraining Order Attorney

If you have been accused of committing domestic violence, you may be served with a temporary restraining order (TRO). A TRO will last for about 10 days, during which time the court will schedule a hearing to determine whether or not the TRO should be extended to a final restraining order (FRO).

If you have been served with a TRO, it is important to obey the order and to seek legal representation from an experienced Hackensack restraining order lawyer as soon as possible. Our firm can help you prepare for the hearing and can represent you at the hearing. We will work hard to protect your rights and your future.

At the hearing, the judge will consider all of the evidence presented by both sides. The judge will then decide whether to issue a final restraining order. A final restraining order can last indefinitely and will impose many restrictions on the person who is accused of committing domestic violence.

For example, the person who is accused of committing domestic violence will be restrained from having any contact with the victim. The person who is accused of committing domestic violence will also be restrained from going to the victim's home, place of work, or place of education. The person who is accused of committing domestic violence will also be restrained from having any type of communication with the victim, including by phone, by email, or through a third party.

A final restraining order can also require the person who is accused of committing domestic violence to pay financial support to the victim and to pay the victim's attorney's fees. The person who is accused of committing domestic violence can also be required to pay for any damage that he or she caused to the victim's personal property.

If you have been accused of domestic violence and have been served with a temporary restraining order or a final restraining order, it is important to obey the order and to seek legal representation from an experienced Hackensack restraining order lawyer as soon as possible.

What Is Considered Domestic Violence in NJ?

According to the New Jersey Division on Women, domestic violence is the leading cause of injury to women in the United States. It can happen to anyone, regardless of their race, age, sexual orientation, religion, or gender. Domestic violence includes abusive behavior, including physical violence, sexual violence, psychological violence, and emotional abuse.

Domestic violence can include the following offenses:

  • Harassment
  • Terroristic threats
  • Stalking
  • False imprisonment
  • Criminal sexual contact
  • Homicide
  • Assault
  • Criminal mischief
  • Criminal trespass
  • Burglary
  • Lewdness
  • Criminal restraint
  • Criminal coercion

Domestic violence can consist of a single act or a pattern of behavior. In addition to the above offenses, it can include any other crime involving risk of death or serious bodily injury to a person with whom the accused has a relationship. This includes a current or former spouse, a present or former household member, a person with whom the accused has a child, or a person with whom the accused has had a dating relationship.

If you have been accused of domestic violence, you need to take these allegations very seriously. A conviction for domestic violence can result in a sentence of imprisonment, a fine, probation, and other penalties. A conviction for domestic violence can also result in a restraining order being issued against you. A restraining order can have many consequences, including making it illegal to own or possess a firearm.

What Happens If You Violate a Restraining Order in NJ?

If the court issues a final restraining order, the person who is accused of committing domestic violence will be restrained from having any contact with the victim. This includes contact in person, by phone, by email, or through a third party.

If the person who is accused of committing domestic violence has any type of contact with the victim, the person can be charged with contempt of court. A conviction for contempt of court can result in a sentence of imprisonment, a fine, probation, community service, and other penalties. The person who is accused of committing domestic violence can also be charged with a separate crime, such as stalking or harassment, if he or she has any type of contact with the victim.

If you have been accused of committing domestic violence and have been served with a temporary restraining order or a final restraining order, it is important to obey the order and to seek legal representation from an experienced Hackensack restraining order lawyer as soon as possible.

What Happens If You Violate a Restraining Order in NJ?

If the court issues a final restraining order, the person who is accused of committing domestic violence will be restrained from having any contact with the victim. This includes contact in person, by phone, by email, or through a third party.

If the person who is accused of committing domestic violence has any type of contact with the victim, the person can be charged with contempt of court. A conviction for contempt of court can result in a sentence of imprisonment, a fine, probation, community service, and other penalties. The person who is accused of committing domestic violence can also be charged with a separate crime, such as stalking or harassment, if he or she has any type of contact with the victim.

If you have been accused of committing domestic violence and have been served with a temporary restraining order or a final restraining order, it is important to obey the order and to seek legal representation from an experienced Hackensack restraining order lawyer as soon as possible.

What Happens If You Violate a Restraining




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