Larissa Kunin v. Sergey Kunin Docket No. A-1509-23 Decided July 18, 2024 In a recent unpublished decision the Appellate Division of New Jersey affirmed a trial court’s order requiring Husband to request court approval before paying his attorney fees because he was behind in his child support and spousal support obligations. In Kunin v. Kunin,…
H.A. v. S.M.A. DOCKET NO. A-1631-21 Decided July 31, 2023 Submitted by New Jersey Domestic Violence Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark. In a recent unpublished decision, the Appellate Division of New Jersey affirmed an entry of a Final Restraining Order after denying defendant’s testimony regarding her GPS location on the day in question. In H.A. v. S.M.A., Plaintiff…
IVAN BILBAO LA VIEJA v. ALEJANDRA BILBAO LA VIEJA, n/k/a ALEJANDRA MERILES Docket No. A-799-20 Decided September 6, 2022 Submitted by New Jersey Divorce Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark. In a recent unpublished decision the Appellate Division of New Jersey affirmed a final judgment of divorce regarding custody, parenting time, alimony, and a no contact order from plaintiff’s…
Lenore N. Zangrilli v. Jason D. Zangrilli DOCKET NO. A-0542-19 Decided July 29, 2022 Submitted by New Jersey Family Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark. In a recent unpublished decision, the Appellate Division of New Jersey found sufficient credible evidence supporting trial court’s decision to reduce defendant’s financial obligations to the plaintiff. The parties were married in 1994 and…
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 In a recent unpublished decision the Appellate Division affirmed several post judgment orders resulting from 38 post judgment motions filed by plaintiff, often requesting the same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…
T.Z.S. v. A.G.W. Docket No. A-0898-20 Decided January 19, 2022 Submitted by New Jersey Family Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark. In a recent unpublished decision the Appellate Division of New Jersey reversed a trial court’s denial of a custody removal application for defendant living in North Carolina and ordered a plenary hearing because of disputed material facts that…
NJ DCPP v. C.F. and M.L. Docket No. A-1550-19 Decided November 1, 2021 Submitted by New Jersey Domestic Violence Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark. In a recent unpublished decision the Appellate Division reversed a finding of abuse and neglect after defendant left the child in a seat and fled the apartment after the other party went after him…
P.T. v. A.T. Docket No. A-1211-19 Decided May 5, 2021 Submitted by New Jersey Family Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark. In a recent unpublished decision the Appellate Division overturned a trial court’s denial of defendant’s parenting time for four years, solely on the basis of an allegation that defendant viewed pornography in the presence of the child. In…
Thomas v. Thomas Docket No. A-1700-19 Decided May 3, 2021 Submitted by New Jersey Family Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark. In a recent unpublished decision the Appellate Division reviewed a trial court’s decision to allow plaintiff’s attorney to be relieved at the day of trial in addition to alimony award of $39,160 per year and dividing of real…
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New Jersey Survivors Justice Act: Sentencing Reform for Abuse Victims
Submitted by New Jersey Criminal Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark In January 2026, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy signed into law a pair of bills known as the Survivors Justice Act (S-4870/A-5968 and S-4871/A-5969). This landmark legislation, championed by Senator Angela V. McKnight, Senator M. Teresa Ruiz, and other lawmakers, amends the state’s criminal code to allow courts…