J.M. v. C.K. FAMILY LAW-Filed: 2021-01-19 NJ Appellate Division Submitted by Family Law Firm, Hark and Hark. In this case, there is a custody battle between mother (J.M) and father (C.K) over their two children. The defendant and plaintiff divorced after more than 10 years of marriage. The property settlement agreement (PSA) provided joint custody…
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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…