NEW JERSEY Part 50

    How long has the DVRO has been in place?

    

    Does the plaintiff consent to lifting the restraining order?

    

    Does the plaintiff fear the defendant?

    

    What is the nature of the relationship between the parties at the time removal of the order is sought?

    

    Has the defendant been convicted of contempt for violating the order and, if so, when? and how many times?

    

    Does the defendant have a continuing involvement with drug abuse?

    

    Does the defendant have a continuing involvement with alcohol abuse?

    

    Has the defendant been involved in violent acts with other persons?

    

    Has the defendant had counseling?

    

    What is the age and health of the defendant?

    

    Is the plaintiff acting in good faith if opposing the defendant's request?

    

    Has any other jurisdiction entered a restraining order protecting the plaintiff from the defendant?

    

    What hardship, if any, would continuation of the restraining order impose upon the defendant?

    

    Any other factors the court deems relevant.