Posts Tagged ‘Final Restraining Order’
New Jersey Final Restraining Order Reversed on Appeal As Record Did Not Contain Adequate Facts For Assault
F.K. v. C.B. Docket No. A-2337-22 Decided June 4, 2024 Submitted by New Jersey Domestic Violence Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark. In a recent unpublished decision the Appellate Division of New Jersey reversed and vacated a final restraining order (FRO) against defendant after a review of the record failed to support a finding of assault or a need…
Read MoreNew Jersey Cross Temporary Restraining Order Made Final with One Incident Of “Escalating” Harassment
S.G., II v. K.G. Docket No. A-3398-22 Decided May 28, 2024 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 In a recent unpublished decision the Appellate Division of New Jersey affirmed the entry of a Final Restraining Order (FRO) after Defendant made disparaging comments towards Plaintiff, his girlfriend, and pushed his mother. In S.G., II …
Read MoreNEW JERSEY’S SEXUAL ASSAULT SURVIVOR PROTECTION ACT PROVIDES PROTECTIVE ORDER FOR THOSE NOT ELIGIBLE FOR RESTRAINING ORDER UNDER PREVENTION OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE ACT
C.R. v. M.T. Docket No. A-47-22 Decided April 22, 2024 Submitted by New Jersey Domestic Violence Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark. In a recent decision, the Supreme Court of New Jersey affirmed the entry of a Final Protective Order (FPO) under the Sexual Assault Survivor Protection Act of 2015 (SASPA) and analyzed the appropriate legal standard. In C.R.…
Read MoreDISSOLVING A FINAL RESTRAINING ORDER IN NEW JERSEY
L.V. v. R.V. Docket No. A-3446-21 Decided April 11, 2024 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 In a recent unpublished decision, the Appellate Division of New Jersey affirmed the denial of a motion to dissolve a Final Restraining Order (FRO) after defendant failed to prove a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. In L.V. v.…
Read MoreCourt Upholds Attorney’s Fees in DV Case Appeal – NJ Appellate Decision
U.G. v. T.S. Docket No. A-1803-21 Decided December 21, 2023 Submitted by New Jersey Family Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark. In a recent unpublished opinion, the Appellate Court of New Jersey decided defendant’s appeal from a Family Part order awarding plaintiff attorney’s fees under the Prevention of Domestic Violence Act (PDVA), N.J.S.A. 2C:25-17 to -35. In 2010, the…
Read MoreA.I. v. D.I. Legal Saga: FRO Dissolution Denied, Appellate Court Upholds Decision – Dec 11, 2023
A.I. v. D.I. Docket No. A-0658-22 Decided December 11, 2023 Submitted by New Jersey Family Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark. In a recent unpublished opinion, the Appellate Court of New Jersey decided defendant’s appeal from the trial court’s denial of his second motion to dissolve a Final Restraining Order (FRO). After a four-year relationship with the defendant, in…
Read MorePDVA Appeal Outcome: S.Y.R. v. R.R. – Docket A-3388-21 (Sept. 15, 2023)
S.Y.R. v. R.R. Docket No. A-3388-21 Decided September 15, 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 him pursuant to the Prevention of Domestic Violence Act (PDVA), in favor of…
Read MoreNJ Appellate Court Upholds FRO Decision in PDVA Case
N.I. v. L.M. Docket No. A-3516-21 Decided August 25, 2023 Submitted by New Jersey Family 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 him pursuant to the Prevention of Domestic Violence Act (PDVA), in favor of plaintiff. Plaintiff and…
Read MoreFINAL RESTRAINING ORDER FOUND TO BE NECESSARY AFTER POLICE OFFICER PLACES GPS TRACKING DEVICE ON GIRLFRIEND’S VEHICLE
K.E.Z. v. J.H. DOCKET NO. A-3172-21 Decided August 8, 2023 Submitted by New Jersey Domestic Violence Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark. In a recent unpublished decision, the Appellate Division of New Jersey affirmed an entry of a Final Restraining Order after Defendant admitted to placing a GPS tracking device on plaintiff’s vehicle with no other acts or history…
Read MoreFRO Decision: K.E.Z. v. J.H. Upheld by Appellate Court (A-3172-21, Aug 8, 2023)
K.E.Z. v. J.H. Docket No. A-3172-21 Decided August 8, 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 him pursuant to the Prevention of Domestic Violence Act (PDVA), in favor of plaintiff,…
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