Submitted by New Jersey Domestic Violence Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark. After the conclusion of a six month trial, defendant appealed the entry of a June 20, 2019 final restraining order (FRO) pursuant to the Prevention of Domestic Violence Act (Act), N.J.S.A. 2C:25-17 to -35. Defendant also appealed the judge’s November 18, 2019 reconsideration decision awarding plaintiff G.D.…
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 In a recent unpublished decision the Appellate Division of New Jersey reviewed whether defendant’s conduct towards plaintiff involving parenting time disputes constituted harassment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…
Wilk v. Wilk Docket No. A-5013-18T1 Decided January 28, 2021 Submitted by New Jersey Family Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark. In a recent unpublished decision the Appellate Division reversed a trial court’s decision to award plaintiff $40,000 in counsel fees payable by defendant at the conclusion of their divorce. In Wilk, The parties were married for eighteen…
Steuber v. Desmelyk Docket No. A-600-19T2 Decided December 28, 2020 Submitted by New Jersey Family Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark. In a recent unpublished decision the Appellate Division reviewed a trial court’s order denying defendant’s request to terminate his alimony obligation initiated by a Matrimonial Settlement Agreement (MSA) entered into just eight months prior. In Steuber, after 7…
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 In a recent unpublished decision the Appellate Division reversed a trial court’s denial of a Temporary Restraining Order (TRO), as the Court failed to make appropriate findings as to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…
Submitted by New Jersey Domestic Violence Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark. Credibility is the single most important factor in a Judge’s decision to grant a Final Restraining Order (FRO). With these matters, there is often little or no evidence detailing that events other than your testimony. If social media contradicts your testimony or demeanor, or shows you…
Cassandra Rudolph v. Colton Underwood Filed September 11, 2020 Los Angeles Superior Court THIS BLOG DETAILS FACTS SURROUNDING A CASE IN LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA. PLEASE BE ADVISED THIS FIRM PRACTICES IN NEW JERSEY AND PENNSYLVANIA ONLY. IF YOU ARE SEEKING LEGAL ADVICE OUTSIDE OF NEW JERSEY OR PENNSYLVANIA, PLEASE CONTACT AN ATTORNEY IN YOUR STATE.…
Royster v. Royster Docket No. A-2715-18T3 Decided July 20, 2020 Submitted by New Jersey Alimony 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…
B.E.D. v. D.S.W. Docket No. A-3436-18T2 Decided July 20, 2020 Submitted by New Jersey Restraining Order Law Firm, Hark and Hark. In a recent unpublished decision the Appellate Division overturned a Final Restraining Order (FRO) entered by the Trial Court despite allegations of a forced rape with a gun, and several gruesome details a prior…
State v. D.E.: Submitted by New Jersey Domestic Violence Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark. The State appealed an order denying reconsideration of a verbal decision to schedule a trial date for defendant’s remotely conducted domestic violence contempt trial in the Family Part, and the defendant joined in the State’s application as well. Defendant was charged with two…
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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…