It’s Complicated: Relationship Status and Jurisdiction under VASPA and the PDVA

New Jersey is widely recognized for its robust legal protections for victims of domestic violence. The Prevention of Domestic Violence Act (PDVA), N.J.S.A. 2C:25-17 et seq., provides meaningful safeguards through Final Restraining Orders (FROs) for individuals who qualify under the statutory definition of “victim of domestic violence.” This definition includes a broad spectrum of domestic relationships, ranging from former or current household members to married couples and co-parents.... By: Cohen Seglias Pallas Greenhall & Furman PC