Legal Question in Family Law in New Jersey

Restraining order

I reside with my boyfriend in the house he owns, he is an alcoholic, this weekend I called the cops and he was arested for criminal mischief, right now I am in the house and he is not allowed here. When we go to court will the judge tell me that I have to be out that day or will I be allowed time to fin a place to live


Asked on 3/20/07, 6:02 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Jef Henninger, Esq Law Offices of Jef Henninger, Esq.

Re: Restraining order

Well its not your house so you can become a defacto owner via the FRO. However, the judge can't make you homeless either. My guess is that he will give you some time to find a place but I wouldn't bank on it. Start looking for a place now.

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Answered on 3/22/07, 10:47 am


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