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Family and Relationships

Family and Relationships

Learn about the laws that affect your relationships, including child support, custody, name changes, adoptions, and more.

Publications
Your Legal Rights to Be Free from Dating Violence and Harassment
Termination of Parental Rights: A Handbook for Parents
Divorce in New Jersey: A Self-Help Guide
Child Abuse and Neglect: A guide for parents involved in child abuse or neglect cases in New Jersey
Domestic Violence: A Guide to the Legal Rights of Domestic Violence Victims in New Jersey
Five Common Child Welfare Myths—False Messages Given to Kinship Caregivers Seeking Licensure and Placement of Children
Creating a Domestic Violence Safety Plan
Supporting and Preserving Families—Housing Instability Is Not Child Abuse or Neglect!
Supporting and Preserving Families—Poverty Is Not Child Abuse or Neglect!
LSNJ Domestic Violence Resources
Videos
Understanding Restraining Orders An Introduction
What Do I Need to Obtain a Temporary Restraining Order? (TRO 1/4)
What Does a Temporary Restraining Order Do? (TRO 2/4)
Where and How Do I File a Temporary Restraining Order? (TRO 3/4)
I Have a Temporary Restraining Order. Now What? (TRO 4/4)
What is a Final Restraining Order? (FRO 1/7)
Preparing for Court (Final Restraining Order 2/7)
What to Expect in Court 1 of 2 (Final Restraining Order 3/7)
What to Expect in Court 2 of 2 (Final Restraining Order 4/7)
What Happens If the Temporary Restraining Order is Dismissed? (Final Restraining Order 5/7)
What Happens Immediately After a Final Restraining Order is Granted? (FRO 6/7)
What Happens Immediately After the Hearing? (Final Restraining Order 7/7)

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