M.G.S. v. K.F. Docket No. A-0480-20 Decided August 25, 2021 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 In a recent unpublished decision the Appellate Division of New Jersey reversed a trial court’s denial of a Final Restraining Order (FRO) for failing to recuse himself for appearing to be biased. In M.G.S., the parties’ longtime relationship…
State v. H.S.G. Appellate Docket No.: A-5188-18 Decided July 14, 2021 Submitted by New Jersey Family Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark. In a recent unpublished opinion, the Appellate Division of New Jersey reviewed whether defendant knowingly violated a Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) when he claimed he thought it had expired. In State v. H.S.G., on March 23, 2019,…
SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY APPELLATE DIVISION DOCKET NO. A-3506-18 A.M., Plaintiff-Respondent, v. M.K., Defendant-Appellant. ________________________ Submitted February 24, 2021 – Decided June 28, 2021 Submitted by New Jersey Family Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark. Plaintiff obtained a temporary restraining order against defendant, on February 14, 2019. She alleges that he was harassing her frequently by contacting her…
A.M. v. M.K. Docket No. A-3506-18 Decided June 28, 2021 Submitted by New Jersey Family Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark. In a recent unpublished decision the Appellate Division of New Jersey affirmed a trial court entry of a Final Restraining Order (FRO) but remanded for the addition of plaintiff’s boyfriend to the FRO. In A.M., Plaintiff and defendant…
Court Must Make Specific Findings for Domestic Violence Matters for A Final Restraining Order (FRO).
S.G. v. A.G. Docket No. A-0156-20 Decided June 8, 2021 Submitted by New Jersey Domestic Violence Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark. In a recent unpublished decision the Appellate Division of New Jersey affirmed a trial court denial of a Final Restraining Order (FRO) after the trial judge found plaintiff had not proved harassment after defendant entered her home…
J.C. v. T.T. Docket No. A-2955-19 Decided June 7, 2021 Submitted by New Jersey Domestic Violence Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark. In a recent unpublished decision the Appellate Division of New Jersey affirmed a trial court entry of a Final Restraining Order (FRO) after the trial judge found plaintiff credible of defendant perpetuating physical acts against plaintiff. In…
E.K.M. v. T.G. Docket No. A-1397-19 Decided June 3, 2021 Submitted by New Jersey Family Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark. In a recent unpublished decision the Appellate Division of New Jersey affirmed a trial court entry of a Final Restraining Order (FRO) after the trial judge found plaintiff credible of defendant perpetuating physical acts against plaintiff. In E.K.M.,…
D.M.R. v. M.K.G. Docket No. A-4085-19 Decided May 11, 2021 Submitted by New Jersey Family Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark. In a recent published decision the Appellate Division of New Jersey reversed a trial court entry of a Final Restraining Order (FRO) after the trial judge conducted a video conference hearing, did not allow defendant adequate time between…
State v. D.O.P. Appellate Docket No.: A-1881-18 Decided April 28, 2021 Submitted by New Jersey Family Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark. In a recent published opinion, the Appellate Division of New Jersey reviewed a trial court’s dismissal of a Final Restraining Order (FRO) contempt charge when defendant was seen outside of the victim’s home and ran when he…
C.C. v. I.C. Docket No. A-0771-19 Decided March 16, 2021 Submitted by New Jersey Domestic Violence Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark. In a recent unpublished decision the Appellate Division of New Jersey reviewed whether defendant’s conduct towards plaintiff involving parenting time disputes constituted harassment under the domestic violence statute, warranting a Final Restraining Order (FRO). In C.C., The…
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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…