Domestic Violence Awareness Month: Learn More About Reproductive Coercion
Posted October 17th, 2016 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Domestic Violence.
When we think about domestic violence, usually what comes to mind is physical violence. But unfortunately, there are more subtle forms of domestic violence that may be happening in your relationship that you may not be aware of. Take, for instance, a recent story that popped up on Reddit. A young woman told the community […]
Read MoreDomestic Violence Awareness Month: Harassment and Social Media
Posted October 10th, 2016 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Domestic Violence.
When you think of domestic violence, you probably think of what goes on behind closed doors. You don’t see it happen, but the shouting and crying behind that door is evidence that something wrong is happening. However, in this day and age, domestic violence is becoming more out in the open, thanks to social media. […]
Read MoreDomestic Violence Awareness Month: What You Need To Know
Posted October 3rd, 2016 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Domestic Violence.
In case you didn’t know, October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. It’s a time when we take a moment to examine how domestic violence not only affects our families but the community as well. According the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence, one woman is fatally shot by a spouse, ex-spouse, or dating partner every 14 […]
Read MoreYour Restraining Order Will Follow You Everywhere
Posted August 24th, 2016 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Domestic Violence.
There has been some concern in recent years about the effectiveness of restraining orders for domestic violence victims. Many believe that if your abuser really wants to hurt you, he/she will break the law to do so. But as we’ve said in the past, a restraining order is probably the best protection you can get […]
Read MoreHow Do I Know If I’m a Victim of Domestic Abuse?
Posted July 21st, 2016 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Domestic Violence.
You have been with your partner for years. Although he occasionally yells at you for the most common of errors, you know that you love each and can work through any problem. Sure he insults you, or becomes extremely jealous when you hang out with your girlfriends, or refuses to listen to your side of […]
Read More“Lisa’s Law” Making the Rounds Again in NJ Legislature
Posted June 29th, 2016 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Domestic Violence.
Will “Lisa’s Law” finally become law in New Jersey? Earlier this month, New Jersey legislator Ron Dancer introduced the “Lisa’s Law” bill, establishing a pilot program for electronic monitoring of domestic violence offenders in Ocean County. The bill is named after Letizia “Lisa” Zindell, a Toms River resident who was killed by her ex-fiancé Frank […]
Read MoreDomestic Violence Can Happen to Anyone
Posted April 6th, 2016 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Domestic Violence.
A recent murder in Salt Lake City is a reminder that domestic violence is something that could happen to anyone at anytime without any signs or red flags. Mary Flynn Palley was a 73-year-old retired lawyer who helped domestic violence victims with their cases. According to family and friends, the couple was very loving and […]
Read MoreMLB Gets Tough on Domestic Violence
Posted March 2nd, 2016 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Domestic Violence.
In the past, we’ve talked a lot about domestic violence and the NFL’s attempts to strengthen its domestic violence policy. And it looks like one sports organization has proven its taking a stand against domestic violence. Just recently, the MLB had handed down a 30-game suspension to New York Yankees pitcher Aroldis Chapman under its new […]
Read MoreWhat You Should Know About Restraining Orders
Posted January 5th, 2016 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Domestic Violence.
There are many misconceptions of when a judge will order a restraining order forbidding contact between parties. Some feel mistakenly feel that restraining orders will be granted for disputes between neighbors or friends. Others attempt to obtain restraining orders for minor disagreements. Learn here what you should know about restraining orders. What is a Restraining […]
Read MoreNew Jersey may override veto on domestic violence gun bill
Posted November 30th, 2015 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Domestic Violence.
The New Jersey Assembly is set to vote on overriding Gov. Chris Christie’s veto on a recent firearms bill. The bill, which received strong support from domestic violence victim advocates, would confiscate firearms from those who have been convicted of domestic abuse. This is not the first gun control bill the Assembly is deciding to override. […]
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