The Serious Implications of a Temporary Restraining Order, and the Steps to Take to Prevent a Final Restraining Order

SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY APPELLATE DIVISION DOCKET A-2257-19 S.S., Plaintiff-Respondent, B.G., Defendant-Appellant. _______________________ Argued May 24, 2021 – Decided June 22, 2021 Submitted by New Jersey Family Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark. On November 19,2019, plaintiff obtained a temporary restraining order against the defendant. On December 12,2019, the hearing for the final restraining order took place. Prior…

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Final Restraining Order After Judge Found Plaintiff Credible of Defendant Perpetuating Physical Acts Against Plaintiff

E.K.M. v. T.G. Docket No. A-1397-19 Decided June 3, 2021 Submitted by New Jersey Family 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 In a recent unpublished decision the Appellate Division of New Jersey affirmed a trial court entry of a Final Restraining Order (FRO) after the trial judge found plaintiff credible of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 E.K.M.,…

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Violations of Temporary Restraining Orders (TRO) and Final Restraining Orders (FRO) Are Criminal Acts and Heard by A Family Judge

State v. D.O.P. Appellate Docket No.: A-1881-18 Decided April 28, 2021 Submitted by New Jersey Family Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark. In a recent published opinion, the Appellate Division of New Jersey reviewed a trial court’s dismissal of a Final Restraining Order (FRO) contempt charge when defendant was seen outside of the victim’s home and ran when he…

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Trial Courts Have Discretion for Final Determinations and Adjournment Requests

Furdyna v. MacFarland Docket No. A-3658-18 Decided April 21, 2021 Submitted by New Jersey Family Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark. In a recent unpublished decision the Appellate Division reviewed a trial court’s decision to deny defendant’s request to a adjourn a trial, resulting in a Dual Final Judgment of Divorce (FJOD) requiring plaintiff to pay defendant $250 per…

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Denial to Vacate A Custody and Child Support Order Entered Nearly 8 Years Ago

K.A.B. v. M.P. Docket No. A-4153-18 Decided April 7, 2021 Submitted by New Jersey Family Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark. In a recent unpublished decision the Appellate Division reviewed a trial court’s denial of plaintiff’s motion to vacate a custody and child support order entered nearly 8 years ago. In K.A.B., plaintiff and defendant have one child, K.P.,…

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The Use of Consent Orders When Coming to Agreements in Divorce and Family Cases

Mariana v. Mariana Docket No. A-1240-19 Decided March 29, 2021 Submitted by New Jersey Family Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark. In a recent unpublished decision the Appellate Division reviewed a trial court’s denial of defendant’s motion to require plaintiff to pay half of outstanding tax liabilities after a division of retirement accounts resulted in an unforeseen tax bill.…

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