Tamra Katcher Discusses Final Restraining Orders in Women Lawyers in Bergen Newsletter
October 14, 2026Einhorn Barbarito litigator Tamra Katcher authored “GGS v. ACB – A Holistic and Balanced Approach to Silver v. Silver and Final Restraining Orders in Domestic Violence Cases,” published in the Fall 2026 Women Lawyers in Bergen newsletter.
The article examines the Appellate Division’s guidance on evaluating the need for a final restraining order under New Jersey’s Prevention of Domestic Violence Act. Tamra explores how courts should assess the full circumstances of a case, recognizing that a survivor’s need for safety and protection can extend beyond the immediate aftermath of abuse.
Her analysis addresses several key considerations:
- How the two-part framework established in Silver v. Silver guides decisions on final restraining orders.
- Why the absence of a prior history of domestic violence does not preclude protection.
- How the severity of the violence and the risk of future harm inform the court’s assessment.
- Why the need for long-term protection requires consideration alongside immediate safety concerns.
Tamra discusses the decision’s implications for attorneys representing those seeking protection, emphasizing the importance of a holistic assessment rather than a checklist approach to the statutory factors.
Read the full article here.