Navigating Domestic Violence Cases
Category: Materials
Member Price: $16
Non-Member Price: $20
Areas of Law: Family
Featured Speaker
Moderator
- Albertina Webb, Esq.
- Sarno DaCosta Daniello & Maceri, Lanoka Harbor
Presenters
- Hon. Jodi F. Bouer, J.S.C.
- Hon. Daniel H. Brown, J.S.C.
- Middlesex County
- Hon. Marcia Silva
- Silva & Stahl, LLC
- Joshua D. Altman, Esq.
- Benedict and Altman, New Brunswick
NJICLE’s 2024 Domestic Violence seminar offers attorneys a vital opportunity to delve into the complexities of domestic violence cases and refine trial tactics crucial for effective representation.
Despite ongoing efforts to raise public awareness, domestic violence remains a pervasive issue, with incidents occurring across all segments of society. In New Jersey, the legal framework provided by the Prevention of Domestic Violence Act guides the handling of such cases.
To secure optimal outcomes for clients, a comprehensive understanding of the Act and adept strategies for navigating diverse scenarios is imperative. In just one session, gain mastery over intricacies that might otherwise take weeks to grasp.
Program Agenda:
- 9:00 | Welcome and Introductions
- 9:05 | Understanding coercive control and the impact on the DV statute - Albertina Webb, Esq.
- 9:35 | VASPA and how to obtain a TRO, standards of appeal, weapons, amendments - Hon. Daniel H. Brown, JSC
- 10:15 | Bias and how it impacts case handling - Hon. Marcia Silva
- DV statistics and new laws - Adult Protective Services Act of New Jersey and its interplay with PDVA/definition of household member expanded/new language offerings - 10:40 | Recent Cases - Hon. Jodi F. Bouer, J.S.C.
- 11:05 | Break
- 11:15 | Addressing issues in ERPO and TERPO cases - Joshua D. Altman, Esq.
- 12:00 | Restraining orders and their effect on employment/immigration: How does this affect a pending FM/FD matter? Establishing support - Panel
- 12:30 | Judicial Perspective: tips from the Bench
- Use of unpublished cases
- Use of health professionals – pros and cons - 1:00 | Adjourn