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 Decided September 10, 2020 In a recent unpublished decision the Appellate Division reviewed a trial judge’s decision to award counsel fees to a defendant after a plaintiff failed to obtain a Final Restraining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…
Submitted by New Jersey Family Law Firm, Hark and Hark. COVID 19 has caused governments nationwide to shut down various sectors of the economy. In addition, the shutdowns, sickness, death and fear from coronavirus has caused even more businesses to shutdown or reduce their workforce. Many people, especially in New Jersey, have lost their jobs…
Daniels v. Daniels Docket No. A-5001-17T3 Decided August 28, 2020 Submitted by New Jersey Family Law Practice, Hark and Hark. In a recent unpublished decision the Appellate Division reviewed a trial court’s ruling regarding emancipation, child support refund, and money owed to other party after parties engaged in extensive litigation in years prior following the…
Coney v. Banks Docket No. A-1561-18T3 Decided August 4, 2020 Submitted by New Jersey Family Law Firm, Hark and Hark. In a recent unpublished decision the Appellate Division reviewed a trial judge decision denying defendant’s motion to end his college contribution requirement for failure of plaintiff to supply the financial documentation, and required him to…
Memorandum ISSUE: How does the court appoint a family member or guardian over another family member who is handicapped or incompetent? LAW: If the court finds that a person is incapacitated, the court must then independently determine whom to appoint as guardian. In making this determination, the court should consider the recommendations of the court-appointed…
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v. E.C. Docket No. A-3462-18T4 Decided June 3, 2020 Submitted by New Jersey Family Law Firm, Hark and Hark In a recent unpublished decision, the Appellate Division reviewed a decision to grant a final restraining order (FRO) against a defendant who lived out of the State of New Jersey, and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…
Docket No. A-3739-18T4 Decided May 22, 2020 Submitted by New Jersey Family Law Firm, Hark and Hark. In a recent unpublished decision the Appellate Division reviewed the validity of a prenuptial agreement (“prenup”) after a husband, worth millions, passed away. In Gillette, husband and wife entered into a prenuptial agreement prior to their marriage. Both…
Stanton v. Sembrat Docket No. A-5389-18T3 Decided May 22, 2020 Submitted by New Jersey Family Law Firm, Hark and Hark. In a recent unpublished decision the Appellate Division reviewed $3,800 taken from a worker’s compensation settlement and placed to child support arrears, despite an agreement between the parties that defendant did not have to pay…
Landers v. Landers Docket No. A-1798-18T1 Decided April 20, 2020 Submitted by New Jersey Family Law Firm, Hark and Hark. In a recent unpublished decision, the Appellate Division reviewed a court ordered reduction of alimony to $500 per month as a result of retirement, despite defendant having $1.7 million net worth, while plaintiff’s income was…
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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…