Know the Laws

• State Law Overview

  Most of the laws relevant to domestic violence and sexual assault are based on state law.

• Restraining Orders

  Information about restraining orders and moving with a restraining order.

• Custody

  Information about custody in New Jersey.

• Parental Kidnapping

  Information about emergency custody and what to do if you think your abuser could take your children.

• Divorce

  General information about divorce with links to New Jersey-specific information.

• Crimes

  Information about crimes the abuser may have committed in New Jersey and victim assistance programs.

• State Gun Laws

  If you are a victim of domestic violence or sexual assault, then it may be illegal for your abuser to buy or have a gun.

• Suing Your Abuser

  You may have a right to sue your abuser for medical costs, lost wages, and to recover your property.

Federal Laws

• Immigration

  Immigration information for victims of domestic violence or sexual abuse.

• Federal Gun Laws

  Under federal law, which applies to all states, an abuser may lose his right to have a gun.

• Military

  Information about military protection orders and confidentiality on military bases.

Tribal Laws

• Tribal Law

  Information about tribal laws related to domestic violence and sexual abuse.

Religious Law

• Jewish Get Law (Divorce Law)

  A get is a divorce under Jewish law.