Domestic Violence

Domestic Violence

Man Accused of Violating Restraining Order, Threatening Ex-Girlfriend in Parsippany, NJ

Parsippany NJ police recently arrested a man who allegedly broke into his ex-girlfriend’s apartment and then held her there at knifepoint. The violent incident began at 3:30 a.m. According to law enforcement, the suspect went to his former girlfriend’s apartment, located at Lakeview Garden Apartment on Reservoir Road in Parsippany NJ, and barricaded himself inside. […]

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Domestic Violence

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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Assault

Police Arrest Dover NJ Man Accused of Stabbing Ex-Wife

Morris County detectives recently arrested a man accused of stabbing his ex-wife in Dover, New Jersey. According to authorities, the 30-year-old suspect stabbed his ex-wife a total of eight times with a six-inch steak knife. The suspect also allegedly used a closed fist to punch the victim several times. After allegedly attacking the victim, the […]

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Assault

Morristown NJ Man Accused of Assaulting Pregnant Woman

Police arrested a 32-year-old Morristown NJ man after he allegedly assaulted a pregnant woman. According to authorities, the suspect violently kicked a pregnant woman in the stomach and then punched her in the head several times while sitting on her chest. The victim reportedly suffered a number of injuries as a result of the attack, […]

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