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Archive for October, 2005

The bodily injury component of the Domestic Violence statute is defined as, physical pain, illness or any impairment of physical condition

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October 25, 2005 at 8:45 am

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The purpose of the Prevention of Domestic Violence Act is to assure the victims of domestic violence the maximum protection from abuse the law can provide

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October 21, 2005 at 4:39 pm

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A child may intervene in the post-divorce-judgment litigation between the child’s parents to compel contribution toward the child’s college expenses

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October 20, 2005 at 12:08 pm

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Domestic violence is a term of art which describes a pattern of abusive and controlling behavior which injures its victim

October 20, 2005 at 10:44 am

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Very little evidence is required to show bodily injury. For example, the stinging sensation caused by a slap is adequate to support the findings of an assault

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October 20, 2005 at 8:50 am

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The sole benchmark for Child Custody is the best interests of the child

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October 12, 2005 at 8:32 pm

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In a Domestic Violence matter, the Trial Judge must make a finding of guilt (or lack of proof thereof) under the criminal laws, albeit by a civil preponderance standard

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October 12, 2005 at 5:24 pm

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N.J. Advance Directives for Mental Health Care Act

October 11, 2005 at 7:45 am

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