Submitted by New Jersey Family Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark. The COVID-19 crisis has caused for the temporary suspension of most in-person Court proceedings in the State of New Jersey. Family Courts in particular are attempting to manage the Coronavirus situation remotely. Divorces and motion hearings for custody, alimony, child support, and parenting time are being handled…
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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…