N.M. v. D.F.P. Docket No. A-3757-22 Decided October 3, 2024 Submitted by New Jersey Domestic Violence Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark. In a recent published opinion, defendant appealed from an order denying his motion to dismiss a final restraining order (FRO) issued under the Protection of Domestic Violence Act (PDVA), N.J.S.A. 2C:25-17 to -35. In 2019, plaintiff was…
S.Y.R. v. R.R. Docket No. A-3388-21 Decided September 15, 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 In a recent unpublished opinion, the Appellate Court of New Jersey decided defendant’s appeal from a final restraining order (FRO) entered against him pursuant to the Prevention of Domestic Violence Act (PDVA), in favor of…
N.I. v. L.M. Docket No. A-3516-21 Decided August 25, 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 In a recent unpublished opinion, the Appellate Court of New Jersey decided defendant’s appeal from a final restraining order (FRO) entered against him pursuant to the Prevention of Domestic Violence Act (PDVA), in favor of plaintiff. Plaintiff and…
K.E.Z. v. J.H. Docket No. A-3172-21 Decided August 8, 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 In a recent unpublished opinion, the Appellate Court of New Jersey decided defendant’s appeal from a final restraining order (FRO) entered against him pursuant to the Prevention of Domestic Violence Act (PDVA), in favor of plaintiff,…
A.M.K. v. R.S.L. Docket No. A-2867-21 Decided July 31, 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 In a recent unpublished opinion, the Appellate Court of New Jersey decided defendant’s appeal from a final restraining order (“FRO”) entered against him under the Prevention of Domestic Violence Act (“PDVA”), after a trial. In the summer of…
A.I.S. v. N.A.R. Docket No. A-1972-21 Decided April 17, 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 In a recent unpublished opinion, the Appellate Court of New Jersey decided defendant’s appeal from an amended final restraining order (“FRO”) entered against him under the Prevention of Domestic Violence Act (“PDVA”). The parties were in a…
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 In a recent unpublished opinion, the Appellate Court of New Jersey decided defendant’s appeal from a final restraining order (“FRO”) entered against pursuant to the Prevention of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…
Submitted by New Jersey Criminal Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark The key to this case is the good faith review of the facts presented to the family court judge at the time the temporary restraining order (TRO) is signed and put into effect. Although the alleged victim lied about the facts and circumstances surrounding any domestic violence…
Submitted by New Jersey Criminal Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark The key to this case is the good faith review of the facts presented to the family court judge at the time the temporary restraining order (TRO) is signed and put into effect. Although the alleged victim lied about the facts and circumstances surrounding any domestic violence…
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Appellate Victory Protects a Former Spouse’s Share of Pension Benefits
Submitted by New Jersey Family Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark. A Successful Family Law Appeal Our firm successfully represented the appellant in a New Jersey family law appeal concerning the division of pension benefits after divorce. On October 20, 2026, the Appellate Division reversed the order under review and sent the matter back to the Family Part for…