L.E.A. v. M.A. Docket No. A-4174-18T3 Decided December 16, 2020 Submitted by New Jersey Domestic Violence Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark. In a recent unpublished decision the Appellate Division reversed a trial court’s denial of a Temporary Restraining Order (TRO), as the Court failed to make appropriate findings as to a predicate act, failed to make credibility…
A.J.C. v. G.A.C. Docket No. A-5236-18T1 Decided December 8, 2020 Submitted by New Jersey Family Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark. In a recent unpublished decision the Appellate Division dissolved a Final Restraining Order (FRO) after the plaintiff engaged in sexual relations numerous times with the defendant during the period the FRO was in effect. In A.J.C., on…
K.B. v. A.R. Docket No. A-0493-19T1 Decided November 30, 2020 Submitted by New Jersey Family Law Firm, Hark and Hark. In a recent unpublished decision the Appellate Division reversed a trial court’s denial of a Temporary Restraining Order (TRO), as a predicate act that involves violence is almost certain grounds to grant a Final Restraining…
Submitted by New Jersey Domestic Violence Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark. Credibility is the single most important factor in a Judge’s decision to grant a Final Restraining Order (FRO). With these matters, there is often little or no evidence detailing that events other than your testimony. If social media contradicts your testimony or demeanor, or shows you…
K.M.L. v. R.J.L. Docket No. A-4423-18T3 Decided October 8, 2020 Submitted by New Jersey Family Law Firm, Hark and Hark. In a recent unpublished decision the Appellate Division reviewed a trial court’s award of sole custody, equitable distribution, debt allocation, child support, and counsel fee award from a default hearing against the defendant. In K.M.L., plaintiff…
Cassandra Rudolph v. Colton Underwood Filed September 11, 2020 Los Angeles Superior Court THIS BLOG DETAILS FACTS SURROUNDING A CASE IN LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA. PLEASE BE ADVISED THIS FIRM PRACTICES IN NEW JERSEY AND PENNSYLVANIA ONLY. IF YOU ARE SEEKING LEGAL ADVICE OUTSIDE OF NEW JERSEY OR PENNSYLVANIA, PLEASE CONTACT AN ATTORNEY IN YOUR STATE.…
E.H. v. K.H. Docket No. A-3623-18T1 Submitted by New Jersey Family Law Firm, Hark and Hark. Decided September 10, 2020 In a recent unpublished decision the Appellate Division reviewed a trial judge’s decision to award counsel fees to a defendant after a plaintiff failed to obtain a Final Restraining Order (FRO). In E.H., after six…
B.E.D. v. D.S.W. Docket No. A-3436-18T2 Decided July 20, 2020 Submitted by New Jersey Restraining Order Law Firm, Hark and Hark. In a recent unpublished decision the Appellate Division overturned a Final Restraining Order (FRO) entered by the Trial Court despite allegations of a forced rape with a gun, and several gruesome details a prior…
R.T. v. Z.S. Docket No. A-3738-18T3 Decided June 23, 2020 Submitted by the New Jersey Domestic Violence Law Firm, Hark and Hark. In a recent unpublished decision the Appellate Division reviewed a trial judge’s decision to award counsel fees to a defendant after a plaintiff failed to obtain a Final Restraining Order (FRO). In R.T.,…
P.E.O. v. R.J. Docket No. A-5354-18T1 Decided May 11, 2020 Submitted by New Jersey Domestic Violence Law Firm, Hark and Hark. In a recent unpublished decision, the Appellate Division considered whether Final Restraining Order (FRO) was properly dismissed although the plaintiff was physically assaulted, the parties lacked a history of domestic violence. In P.E.O., the…
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2022 changes to New Jersey statute N.J.S.A. 45:1-15.9.
This memorandum addresses the scope of New Jersey statute N.J.S.A. 45:1-15.9,summarizes the 2022 amendments to that statute, identifies the effective date andapplicability of those amendments, and outlines practical implications forregulated professionals and licensing boards. Background N.J.S.A. 45:1-15.9 is part of New Jersey’s professional and occupational licensinglaws administered under Title 45. The statute governs disciplinary and…