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Trial Court’s Denial of a Final Restraining Order (FRO) Decision REVERSED For Failing to Recuse Himself for Appearing to Be Biased
M.G.S. v. K.F. Docket No. A-0480-20 Decided August 25, 2021 Submitted by New Jersey Family Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark. In a recent unpublished decision the Appellate Division of New Jersey reversed a trial court’s denial of a Final Restraining Order (FRO) for failing to recuse himself for appearing to be biased. In M.G.S., the parties’ longtime relationship…
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State v. H.S.G. Appellate Docket No.: A-5188-18 Decided July 14, 2021 Submitted by New Jersey Family Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark. In a recent unpublished opinion, the Appellate Division of New Jersey reviewed whether defendant knowingly violated a Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) when he claimed he thought it had expired. In State v. H.S.G., on March 23, 2019,…
Read MoreA Final Restraining Order Requires the Trial Judge to Make Certain Findings Pursuant to A Two-Prong Test
SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY APPELLATE DIVISION DOCKET NO. A-3506-18 A.M., Plaintiff-Respondent, v. M.K., Defendant-Appellant. ________________________ Submitted February 24, 2021 – Decided June 28, 2021 Submitted by New Jersey Family Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark. Plaintiff obtained a temporary restraining order against defendant, on February 14, 2019. She alleges that he was harassing her frequently by contacting her…
Read MoreThe judge must rely on sufficient facts from the record to support legal conclusions as to grant or deny an FRO
A.M. v. M.K. Docket No. A-3506-18 Decided June 28, 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 In a recent unpublished decision the Appellate Division of New Jersey affirmed a trial court entry of a Final Restraining Order (FRO) but remanded for the addition of plaintiff’s boyfriend to the FRO. In A.M., Plaintiff and defendant…
Read MoreThe 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…
Read MoreCourt Must Make Specific Findings for Domestic Violence Matters for A Final Restraining Order (FRO).
S.G. v. A.G. Docket No. A-0156-20 Decided June 8, 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 denial of a Final Restraining Order (FRO) after the trial judge found plaintiff had not proved harassment after defendant entered her home…
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…
Read MoreFinal 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.,…
Read MoreCase Brief: M.C.S. v. J.C.K., 2021 WL 2010654
Unpublished Opinion; Shall not constitute precedent or be binding upon any court Submitted by New Jersey Domestic Violence Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark. Parties: Plaintiff: M.C.S. Defendant: J.C.K. Proc. Hist.: Trial Court granted plaintiff’s request for a FRO under the Prevention of Domestic Violence Act, based on the predicate acts of harassment, and simply assault by physical menace. …
Read MoreCase Brief: L.D. v. M.J.M., 2021 WL 2012249
Unpublished Opinion; Shall not constitute precedent or be binding upon any court Submitted by New Jersey Domestic Violence Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark. Parties: Plaintiff: L.D. Defendant: M.J.M. Proc. Hist.: Trial Court denied plaintiff’s request for a final restraining order and vacated temporary restraining order against defendant. Plaintiff argues on appeal that (1) trial judge erred in failing…
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