TRO: Protecting Victims Without Misusing the Process in New Jersey

Temporary Restraining Orders (TROs) are a cornerstone of domestic violence protection in New Jersey. Under the Prevention of Domestic Violence Act (PDVA), N.J.S.A. 2C:25-17 et seq., courts are empowered to act quickly—often the same day—to protect individuals facing real and immediate harm. That authority and speed are not just helpful; they are essential to preventing further abuse.... By: Cohen Seglias Pallas Greenhall & Furman PC