Posts Tagged ‘Final Restraining Order’
RESTRAINING ORDER DOES NOT NEED TO BE SERVED FOR YOU TO BE VIOLATED OF ITS PROVISIONS IN NEW JERSEY
State v. Ahmed M. Ragab DOCKET NO. A-0728-21 Decided April 11, 2023 Submitted by New Jersey Domestic Violence Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark. In a recent unpublished decision, the Appellate Division of New Jersey affirmed a finding of contempt of a Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) after defendant was telephonically served by police, but not physically served. In State…
Read MoreNEW JERSEY COURT ENTERS FINAL RESTRAINING ORDER FOR REMOVING RING CAMERA AND NOT REPLACING IT IMMEDIATELY
P.A. v. S.A. DOCKET NO. A-2675-21 Decided April 6, 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 In a recent unpublished decision, the Appellate Division of New Jersey affirmed an entry of a Final Restraining Order solely for defendant removing a ring camera in a house where he resided and not replacing it immediately.…
Read MorePlaintiffs Have to Prove a Predicate Act of Domestic Violence and That the Restraining Order Is Necessary for Their Protection from Future Acts of Domestic Violence
J.D. v. A.M.W. DOCKET NO. A-1269-21 Decided April 6, 2023 Submitted by New Jersey Domestic Violence Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark. In a recent published decision, the Appellate Division of New Jersey reversed the denial of a Final Restraining Order after plaintiff proved a predicate act of domestic violence and a history of domestic violence with defendant choosing…
Read MoreCredibility Often Times Is the Sole Deciding Factor as to Whether a Final Restraining Order (FRO) Should Be Granted
B.B. v. K.K.C. DOCKET NO. A-2834-21 Decided March 31, 2023 Submitted by New Jersey Domestic Violence Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark. In a recent unpublished decision, the Appellate Division of New Jersey affirmed the entry of a Final Restraining Order (FRO) even after the plaintiff moved to Florida. In B.B. v. K.K.C., The parties dated from approximately October…
Read MorePhysical Acts of Domestic Violence Are Not Needed to Prove “Domestic Violence” In New Jersey
C.H. v. R.J.O. Docket No. A-1058-21 Decided March 27, 2023 Submitted by New Jersey Domestic Violence Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark. In a recent unpublished decision, the Appellate Division of New Jersey affirmed the entry of a Final Restraining Order (FRO) and attorney fee award against defendant after refusing to leave the plaintiff alone. In C.H. v. R.J.O.,…
Read MoreDefendant’s Uncontrolled Anger and Threats Also Posed a Risk to Plaintiff and FRO Is Necessary to Prevent Further Abuse
D.M.L v. K.A.C. Docket No. A-1805-21 Decided March 2, 2023 Submitted by New Jersey Domestic Violence Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark. In a recent unpublished opinion, the Appellate Court of New Jersey decided defendant’s appeal from a final restraining order (“FRO”) entered against her pursuant to the Prevention of Domestic Violence Act (“PDVA”). In February 2021, defendant began…
Read MoreDISSOLVING A FINAL RESTRAINING ORDER IN NEW JERSEY
J.H. v. G.H. Docket No. A-2377-21 Decided March 20, 2023 Submitted by New Jersey Domestic Violence 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 prove a substantial change in circumstances, even though the…
Read MoreAppeal From a Final Restraining Order (“FRO”) Entered Against Pursuant to the Prevention of Domestic Violence Act (“PDVA”)
E.B. v. A.B. Docket No. A-3241-20 Decided February 6, 2023 Submitted by New Jersey Domestic Violence Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark. In a recent unpublished opinion, the Appellate Court of New Jersey decided defendant’s appeal from a final restraining order (“FRO”) entered against pursuant to the Prevention of Domestic Violence Act (“PDVA”). The parties married in October 2014…
Read MoreAppeal From a Final Restraining Order (“FRO”) Entered Against Defendant Based on the Predicate Act of Terroristic Threats
M.W. v. M.B.W. Docket No. A-1105-21 Decided January 11, 2023 Submitted by New Jersey Family Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark. In a recent unpublished opinion, the Appellate Court of New Jersey decided defendant’s appeal from a final restraining order (“FRO”) entered against him based on the predicate act of terroristic threats. The parties resided with one another for…
Read MoreIf There Is Ever a Suggestion That the Judge’s Decision Was Not Impartial and Unbiased Grounds for Appeal May Exist
K.D.M. v. J.A.M. DOCKET NO. A-2436-20 Decided December 28, 2022 Submitted by New Jersey Family Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark. In a recent unpublished decision, the Appellate Division of New Jersey reversed the entry of a Final Restraining Order (FRO) after introducing a post-decision conversation between the deciding Judge and his staff in which the Judge described the…
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