Domestic Violence Trials: From TRO Application to Final Hearing

This program, presented by Angelica Mercado and Alissa Hascup, will present the fundamentals of handling a domestic violence case in New Jersey from the original application for a temporary restraining order through the final adjudication. Attendees will learn about the process of making an application for a Temporary Restraining Order, amending a Temporary Restraining Order, procedural rules of discovery, and preparing for a Final Restraining Order hearing. This program will also discuss trial strategies and best practices for effectively arguing for and/or defending against domestic violence restraining orders in New Jersey and beyond.


Learning Objectives:

1. Discuss the procedures and substantive requirements for successfully obtaining temporary restraining orders

2. Review the process and purposes of amending temporary restraining orders

3. Familiarize the audience with relevant rules and available discovery tools in NJ domestic violence litigation

4. Identify effective strategies for obtaining and/or defending against final restraining orders

5. Strategize best practices and trial strategies for presenting your case in NJ and beyond