T.S. v. G.K. Docket No. A-2095-22 Decided June 14, 2024 Submitted by New Jersey Domestic Violence Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark. In a recent unpublished decision, the Appellate Division of New Jersey reversed the denial of a motion to dissolve a Final Restraining Order (FRO) after defendant demonstrated a genuine issue of material fact requiring a plenary hearing…
S.G.G. v. J.D.M. Docket No. A-3273-22 Decided June 11, 2024 Submitted by New Jersey Domestic Violence Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark. In a recent unpublished decision the Appellate Division of New Jersey reversed the denial of a Final Restraining Order (FRO) after the Trial Court disallowed business records certified by affidavit, requiring the custodian of the records to…
F.K. v. C.B. Docket No. A-2337-22 Decided June 4, 2024 Submitted by New Jersey Domestic Violence Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark. In a recent unpublished decision the Appellate Division of New Jersey reversed and vacated a final restraining order (FRO) against defendant after a review of the record failed to support a finding of assault or a need…
New Jersey Cross Temporary Restraining Order Made Final with One Incident Of “Escalating” Harassment
S.G., II v. K.G. Docket No. A-3398-22 Decided May 28, 2024 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 In a recent unpublished decision the Appellate Division of New Jersey affirmed the entry of a Final Restraining Order (FRO) after Defendant made disparaging comments towards Plaintiff, his girlfriend, and pushed his mother. In S.G., II …
C.R. v. M.T. Docket No. A-47-22 Decided April 22, 2024 Submitted by New Jersey Domestic Violence Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark. In a recent decision, the Supreme Court of New Jersey affirmed the entry of a Final Protective Order (FPO) under the Sexual Assault Survivor Protection Act of 2015 (SASPA) and analyzed the appropriate legal standard. In C.R.…
L.V. v. R.V. Docket No. A-3446-21 Decided April 11, 2024 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 In a recent unpublished decision, the Appellate Division of New Jersey affirmed the denial of a motion to dissolve a Final Restraining Order (FRO) after defendant failed to prove a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. In L.V. v.…
J.T. v. A.S.A. Docket No. A-1860-22 A.S.A. v. J.T. Docket No. A-2152-22 Decided March 28, 2024 Submitted by New Jersey Domestic Violence Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark. In a recent unpublished decision the Appellate Division of New Jersey affirmed the dismissal of cross restraining orders without considering any evidence of a past history of domestic violence from either…
U.G. v. T.S. Docket No. A-1803-21 Decided December 21, 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 Family Part order awarding plaintiff attorney’s fees under the Prevention of Domestic Violence Act (PDVA), N.J.S.A. 2C:25-17 to -35. In 2010, the…
A.I. v. D.I. Docket No. A-0658-22 Decided December 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 the trial court’s denial of his second motion to dissolve a Final Restraining Order (FRO). After a four-year relationship with the defendant, in…
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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…