Law Offices of Lynda L. Hinkle, L.L.C.

The Domestic Violence Survivor’s Lawyer Bill of Rights

If you have been the victim of domestic violence, the last thing you need is a lawyer who makes you feel even worse.  A lot of people come to our office having had bad experiences with other attorneys in dealing with either their final restraining order hearing, hearing preparation, or perhaps a divorce or custody issue in which domestic violence has factored in. At the Law Offices of Lynda Hinkle,...

Domestic Violence: “I’m Not Ready to Leave Yet”

There are many reasons that women and men stay in abusive relationships.  Fear of the consequences of leaving (the person becoming more dangerous), concerns about the impact on their children, economic entrapment, and the long term effects of emotional and verbal abuse can make a person second guess their own rational decision making processes. Other people may question, “Why don’t they...

Civil Restraints vs. Final Restraining Order in New Jersey

When a temporary restraining order is issued under the Prevention of Domestic Violence Act in New Jersey, the courts will schedule a final restraining order hearing usually within 10 days.  At that hearing, a family court judge will hear both sides and determine if a final restraining order is an appropriate remedy. A final restraining order in New Jersey is a very serious thing, but often necessary...

You’ve Been a Victim of Domestic Violence: Now What?

You don’t have to go through this alone. You may be tempted to attempt to go through this without legal representation, but protect your interests the best way possible by getting legal help. Call the Law Office of Lynda L. Hinkle at 856-983-0406 for competant, non-judgmental and holistic representation at affordable prices. Don’t blame yourself. If you have been a victim of domestic violence,...

Domestic Violence: You Deserve the Help You Need

No one expects to be the victim of domestic violence, so when it happens there is shock from both the physical and emotional pain that comes from discovering a person you thought you knew to be abusive. Don’t allow this shock to stun you into helplessness. Love is blind and people often see only the good in others, while the potential bad does not become visible until the first signs...

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Domestic Violence and Your Next Steps ” Having an Attorney for Domestic Violence Case: Yes or No?

You have been a victim of domestic violence: Now what?

Get legal help. You don’t have to go through this alone. Call our office for a free consultation at 856-983-0406. Don’t blame yourself. If you have been a victim of domestic violence, it is not your fault. Your abuser may try to make you feel as though it is, and chances are he or she knows you well enough to know how to make you feel that way. Don’t allow it. Become your own hero. ...