by Artur Camins | Nov 27, 2024 | Domestic Violence
With the signing of a bill adding coercive control to the definition of domestic abuse in New Jersey in January 2024, the questions of what it is and how it happens are also being asked. Coercive control is a form of abuse that uses methodical and dominating...
by Artur Camins | Nov 25, 2024 | Domestic Violence
There exists a shadow in many relationships, one that people call “domestic violence” or “abuse.” In New Jersey, there is an expansive definition of domestic violence, one that has recently been revised to include something known as “coercive control,” an insidious...
by Artur Camins | Nov 18, 2024 | Domestic Violence
Did you know that more than 50% of people will experience some form of emotional abuse in their lifetime? It is a startling figure. From traumatic childhoods to narcissistic relationships and gaslighting, there is no surfeit of abuse that triggers psychological...
by Artur Camins | Nov 16, 2024 | Domestic Violence
Through media and other examples, you may be aware of various forms of domestic violence, whether that is physical or verbal abuse. However, there is one kind of domestic violence that is especially pernicious, as it is subtle, almost invisible to those who are not...
by Artur Camins | Nov 10, 2024 | Domestic Violence, Family Law
Abuse can take many forms, and for many victims, the control does not end when the relationship is over. In fact, some abusers weaponize the family court system to maintain control and inflict emotional and financial distress on their former partners. This behavior,...
by Artur Camins | Sep 30, 2024 | Domestic Violence
In January 2024, New Jersey expanded its definition of domestic violence to include coercive control, offering greater protections for victims of non-physical forms of abuse. This means that victims of psychological, emotional, financial, and other types of abuse can...