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How to file a restraining order in NJ: The basics

Need to File Restraining Order Morris County NJ Do I need a lawyer? To file a restraining order in New Jersey, you must go to your local police department or the Superior Court in the appropriate county. According to Rule 5:7A, the restraining order should be filed in the county in which either party resides, […]

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Domestic Violence

Do I have grounds for a restraining order in NJ?

Many potential clients contact the Tormey Law Firm LLC asking if they have grounds to file a restraining order in New Jersey. Here are the basics: To obtain a temporary restraining order (TRO) in NJ, you must show the following: That a predicate act of domestic violence has occurred: This can be assault, harassment, stalking, […]

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Theft Offenses

Wife of Hackettstown NJ Bookkeeper Avoids Prison, Gets Three Years of Probation for Theft from Joe Piscopo

A Hackettstown NJ woman is likely to avoid prison time after pleading guilty to theft of a large amount of money from comedian Joe Piscopo. According to Morris County prosecutors, the 40-year-old suspect and her husband stole approximately $171,000 from Piscopo between 2010 and 2014. The suspect’s husband worked as Piscopo’s bookkeeper during that time […]

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