Domestic Violence
Credibility Often Times Is the Sole Deciding Factor as to Whether a Final Restraining Order (FRO) Should Be Granted
B.B. v. K.K.C. DOCKET NO. A-2834-21 Decided March 31, 2023 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 In a recent unpublished decision, the Appellate Division of New Jersey affirmed the entry of a Final Restraining Order (FRO) even after the plaintiff moved to Florida. In B.B. v. K.K.C., The parties dated from approximately October…
Read MorePhysical Acts of Domestic Violence Are Not Needed to Prove “Domestic Violence” In New Jersey
C.H. v. R.J.O. Docket No. A-1058-21 Decided March 27, 2023 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 In a recent unpublished decision, the Appellate Division of New Jersey affirmed the entry of a Final Restraining Order (FRO) and attorney fee award against defendant after refusing to leave the plaintiff alone. In C.H. v. R.J.O.,…
Read MoreDefendant’s Uncontrolled Anger and Threats Also Posed a Risk to Plaintiff and FRO Is Necessary to Prevent Further Abuse
D.M.L v. K.A.C. Docket No. A-1805-21 Decided March 2, 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 In a recent unpublished opinion, the Appellate Court of New Jersey decided defendant’s appeal from a final restraining order (“FRO”) entered against her pursuant to the Prevention of Domestic Violence Act (“PDVA”). In February 2021, defendant began…
Read MoreDISSOLVING A FINAL RESTRAINING ORDER IN NEW JERSEY
J.H. v. G.H. Docket No. A-2377-21 Decided March 20, 2023 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 In a recent unpublished decision, the Appellate Division of New Jersey affirmed the denial of a motion to dissolve a Final Restraining Order (FRO) after defendant failed to prove a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, even though the…
Read MoreAppeal From a Final Restraining Order (“FRO”) Entered Against Pursuant to the Prevention of Domestic Violence Act (“PDVA”)
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 In a recent unpublished opinion, the Appellate Court of New Jersey decided defendant’s appeal from a final restraining order (“FRO”) entered against pursuant to the Prevention of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…
Read MorePlaintiff’s Appeal of An Order Dismissing Her Complaint Against Defendant Pursuant to The Prevention of Domestic Violence Act
J.C. v. D.C. Docket No. A-3708-20 Decided October 5, 2022 Submitted by New Jersey Domestic Violence Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark. In a recent unpublished opinion, the Appellate Court of New Jersey decided plaintiff’s appeal of an order dismissing her complaint against defendant pursuant to the Prevention of Domestic Violence Act. Following an almost nine year marriage that…
Read MoreDefendant’s Appeal of The Trial Court’s Order Entering a Final Restraining Order (“FRO”) Against Him
V.R.J. v. K.R.J. Docket No. A-2377-20 Decided September 27, 2022 Submitted by New Jersey Domestic Violence Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark. In a recent unpublished opinion, the Appellate Court of New Jersey decided Defendant’s appeal of the trial court’s order entering a Final Restraining Order (“FRO”) against him. The facts of the case are as follows: the plaintiff…
Read MoreANOTHER REVIEW OF NEW JERSEY’S “RED FLAG LAW”
In the Matter of B.T.L. Appellate Docket No.: A-4327-19 Decided March 2, 2022 Submitted by New Jersey Domestic Violence Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark. In a recent unpublished opinion, the Appellate Division of New Jersey reviewed a granting of a Final Extreme Risk Protective Order (FERPO) in light of respondent being involved in a prior domestic violence incident…
Read MoreThe Focus of Title 9 Is Not The “Culpability of Parental Conduct” But Rather “The Protection of Children.”
NJ DCPP v. C.F. and M.L. Docket No. A-1550-19 Decided November 1, 2021 Submitted by New Jersey Domestic Violence Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark. In a recent unpublished decision the Appellate Division reversed a finding of abuse and neglect after defendant left the child in a seat and fled the apartment after the other party went after him…
Read MoreFinal Restraining Order (FRO) Granted After Plaintiff Perpetuating Physical Acts Against Plaintiff
J.C. v. T.T. Docket No. A-2955-19 Decided June 7, 2021 Submitted by New Jersey Domestic Violence Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark. In a recent unpublished decision the Appellate Division of New Jersey affirmed a trial court entry of a Final Restraining Order (FRO) after the trial judge found plaintiff credible of defendant perpetuating physical acts against plaintiff. In…
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