Domestic Violence

Ray Rice, Domestic Violence and Diversion Programs

In March of 2014, a grand jury in New Jersey indicted NFL running back Ray Rice with a felony charge of aggravated assault. The indictment stemmed from an altercation with his then-fiancé, now wife, Janay Palmer in a hotel elevator in Atlantic City. Video footage was released shortly thereafter showing part of the incident, but […]

Protection Orders in Family Law

It is becoming increasingly common for people to seek a protection order against their spouse during divorce proceedings.  While a protection order may be filed into the divorce case, it creates a completely separate issue that encompasses very different areas of law.  It’s important to know the process for obtaining a protection order and what […]