When a relationship begins, believing the best in your partner is easy. It can be undermining and terrifying to realize the person you trusted treats you with increasing impatience and anger. It can become hard to trust your judgment as you see their behavior become hostile or unpredictable. If you fear that your partner may hurt you, or if they already have, you can take steps to protect yourself and your future, and the Lento Law Firm can help.

You deserve to be safe and live without fear. Contact the experienced attorneys of the Lento Law Firm Family Law Team at 888-535-3686 or complete an online consultation form.

Relationship Red Flags May Lead to Domestic Violence

The National Domestic Violence Hotline is a nonprofit that provides support services to domestic violence survivors across the country, including in New Jersey. Its advocacy includes educating the public on the warning signs of abusive behavior, including:

• Demonstrating jealousy of your friends, such as trying to keep you away from or discouraging you from spending time with friends, family members, colleagues, or others.
• Telling you that you never do anything right and berating you, particularly in the presence of other people.
• Assuming control over financial decision-making and restricting your access to money.
• Intimidating you with threats, actions, or weapons.
• Pressuring you to have sex or use drugs or alcohol.
• Threatening to harm or restrict your access to your children or pets.

Even one of these controlling behaviors from a partner can be a critical red flag and precursor to domestic abuse. It is impossible to predict the future. We cannot know how every relationship will evolve and change. If you are a victim of domestic abuse or fear that your partner may harm you, the Lento Law Firm's experienced family law attorneys can help you protect yourself and your future.

Let the Lento Law Firm Help

For victims of domestic violence, one critical legal tool to improve your safety is a restraining order for criminal trespass. In New Jersey, a restraining order may be granted if your current or former spouse, someone you are dating, or someone with whom you share a child has committed predictive acts of violence, such as threats, stalking, harassment, kidnapping, burglary, or robbery.

At the Lento Law Firm, your safety is our priority. We can develop a comprehensive legal protection strategy, draft and submit legal documents on your behalf, represent you in court, and advocate for a restraining order against your abuser. Our Family Law Team can be your trusted partner in your efforts to thrive.

Let the experienced attorneys with the Lento Law Firm navigate the New Jersey legal system on your behalf so that you and your loved ones can focus on building a safe and secure future. To discuss your care with the Family Law Team, call our offices at 888-535-3686 or contact us online.