K.M.J. v. J.M. Submitted by New Jersey Family Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark. Docket No. A-2263-20 Decided June 2, 2022 In a recent unpublished decision the Appellate Division of New Jersey upheld a trial court’s entry of a Final Restraining Order (FRO) for preventing plaintiff from leaving defendant’s home, following her and threatening her family, and violating the…
L.A.C. v. S.H. Decided May 23, 2022 Submitted by New Jersey Family Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark. Today the Appellate Division affirmed a Trial Court decision denying a defendant’s request to vacate a Final Restraining Order after a hearing (FRO). The Defendant argued the evidence presented at trial did not support entry of final restraining order. S.H., defendant,…
Meixner v. Meixner Docket No. A-0551-20 Decided May 12, 2022 Submitted by New Jersey Family Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark. In a recent unpublished decision the Appellate Division of New Jersey affirmed a trial court’s denial of a motion to modify alimony, finding the movant had made a prima facie showing of cohabitation and there was nothing more…
A.A.R. v. J.R.C. Docket No. A-2804-20 Decided April 25, 2022 Submitted by New Jersey Family Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark. In a recent published decision the Appellate Division of New Jersey reversed any entry of a Final Restraining Order (FRO) because the trial court failed to instruct the defendant as to the consequences of an FRO and his…
O.T. v. M.T., Jr. Docket No. 2257-20 Decided March 28, 2022 Submitted by New Jersey Family Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark. In a recent unpublished decision the Appellate Division of New Jersey affirmed a trial court’s entry of a Final Restraining Order (FRO) against defendant after running over plaintiff’s foot during a parenting exchange. In O.T., The parties…
C.A. v. J.E.A. Docket No. A-4512-19 Decided March 10, 2022 Submitted by New Jersey Family Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark. In a recent unpublished decision, the Appellate Division of New Jersey affirmed the denial of a motion to dissolve a Final Restraining Order (FRO) after defendant failed to complete his counseling and continued to purchase alcohol despite attending…
Kathleen Moynihan v. Edward Lynch Docket No. A-64-20 Decided March 8, 2022 Submitted by New Jersey Family Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark. In a recent decision the Supreme Court of New Jersey struck down a provision requiring private attorney review/involvement in palimony agreements as unconstitutional. Palimony agreements are usually between non-married couples for financial support in exchange for…
S.M. v. J.T. Docket No. A-5359-18 A-4428-19 Decided March 3, 2022 Submitted by New Jersey Family Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark. In a recent unpublished decision the Appellate Division affirmed several post judgment orders resulting from 38 post judgment motions filed by plaintiff, often requesting the same relief. In S.M., The parties, who divorced in 2014, have an…
H.S. v. R.S. Docket No. A-0368-20 Decided February 28, 2022 Submitted by New Jersey Family Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark. In a recent unpublished decision, the Appellate Division of New Jersey upheld the imposition of a Final Restraining Order (FRO) against defendant for an alleged assault, but reversed and remanded for plaintiff’s request for counsel fees. In H.S.,…