domestic violence

Further Protection of a Domestic Violence Victim’s Unborn Child in New Jersey

December 19, 2013 | Daniel A. Burton, Esq.

Way back in May of this year, I wrote the initial post for this blog concerning the protection of an unborn child of the victim of domestic violence based upon the published decision, B.C. v. T.G., penned by the Honorable Lawrence R. Jones, J.S.C., from the Chancery Division – Family Part in Ocean County. In June of this year, the Legislature introduced a bill, A-4244, which sought to codify the protection afforded to the unborn child of a domestic violence victim by Judge Jones’ published decision. Continue reading ›

A Domestic Violence Registry: Solution or Slippery Slope?

December 6, 2013 | Kevin M. Mazza, Esq.

First let me state clearly and unequivocally that domestic violence is a serious problem in today’s society. Rarely a day goes by without reading or hearing news reports of someone being abused, injured or even killed by their spouse, cohabitant, another family member or even a dating partner. Continue reading ›

Domestic Violence in New Jersey – Protection of the Unborn Child of the Victim

May 23, 2013 | Daniel A. Burton, Esq.

As both the Legislature and Judiciary of the State of New Jersey have declared, domestic violence is both a serious and pervasive issue present in this State. Continue reading ›