C.C. v. I.C. Docket No. A-0771-19 Decided March 16, 2021 Submitted by New Jersey Domestic Violence Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark. In a recent unpublished decision the Appellate Division of New Jersey reviewed whether defendant’s conduct towards plaintiff involving parenting time disputes constituted harassment under the domestic violence statute, warranting a Final Restraining Order (FRO). In C.C., The…
State v. E.J.H. Appellate Docket No.: A-4228-19T1 Decided January 19, 2021 Submitted by New Jersey Criminal Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark In a recent published opinion, the Appellate Division of New Jersey reviewed a trial court’s dismissal of a Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) contempt charge when defendant spoke directly into a “Nest” home security camera knowing the victim…
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 In a recent unpublished decision the Appellate Division reversed a trial court’s denial of a Temporary Restraining Order (TRO), as the Court failed to make appropriate findings as to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…
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 In a recent unpublished decision the Appellate Division reversed a trial court’s denial of a Temporary Restraining Order (TRO), as a predicate act that involves violence is almost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…
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 Decided September 10, 2020 In a recent unpublished decision the Appellate Division reviewed a trial judge’s decision to award counsel fees to a defendant after a plaintiff failed to obtain a Final Restraining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…
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 In a recent unpublished decision the Appellate Division reviewed a trial judge’s decision to award counsel fees to a defendant after a plaintiff failed to obtain a Final Restraining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.,…
State v. J.L. Appellate Docket No.: A-2859-18T4 Decided June 5, 2020 Submitted by New Jersey Domestic Violence Law Firm, Hark and Hark In an unpublished opinion, the Appellate Division of New Jersey reversed a judgment of conviction where a telephonic Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) hearing led to a search warrant for firearms under the Prevention…
D.C. v. E.C. Docket No. A-3462-18T4 Decided June 3, 2020 Submitted by New Jersey Family Law Firm, Hark and Hark In a recent unpublished decision, the Appellate Division reviewed a decision to grant a final restraining order (FRO) against a defendant who lived out of the State of New Jersey, and who did not have…
Defined in Silver v. Silver, 387 N.J. Super. 112, 125-26 (App. Div. 2006) D.C. v. M.M. , N.J. Super. App. Div. Decided April 16, 2019 Submitted by New Jersey Domestic Violence Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark. Defendant appealed a FRO. The parties dated in 1982 and plaintiff alleged defendant assaulted her in 1983 after the relationship ended. Around…
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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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…