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 In a recent unpublished decision the Appellate Division of New Jersey affirmed the dismissal of cross restraining orders without considering any evidence of a past history of domestic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…
S.B.B. v. L.B.B. Docket No. A-0305-21 Decided September 6, 2023 Submitted by New Jersey Family Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark. In a recent published decision the Appellate Division of New Jersey reversed a trial court’s order entering a final restraining order (FRO) against defendant for her pressuring her husband, plaintiff, to get a Jewish divorce, or “get” on…
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 In a recent unpublished decision the Appellate Division of New Jersey reversed a trial court’s denial of a Final Restraining Order (FRO) for failing to recuse himself for appearing to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…
Submitted by New Jersey Domestic Violence Law Firm, Hark and Hark. C.C. v. J.A.H Docket No. A-4425-18T3 Decided May 4, 2020 P.E.O. v. R.J. Docket No. A-5354-18T1 Decided May 11, 2020 N.D. v. E.L.H. Docket No. A-3849-18T2 Decided May 11, 2020 Recent decisions by the Appellate Division have shown a trend towards favoring plaintiffs/victims when…
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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…