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376 M.L v. W.M.L. -- rank: 576

... under the Prevention of Domestic Violence Act of 1991 (Act), N.J.S.A. 2C:25-17 to -35. We affirm. At the February 25, 2010 ... of an FRO was necessary to prevent further abuse under N.J.S.A. 2C:25-29(b), the trial judge concluded: [M]y perception from ... violence the maximum protection from abuse the law can provide." N.J.S.A. 2C:25-18. Indeed, the Act's primary focus is to provide ... has committed an act of domestic violence as defined by N.J.S.A. 2C:25-19(a). N.J.S.A. 2C:25-29(a); Cesare v. Cesare , 154 N.J. 394, 400 ... based upon an evaluation of the factors set forth in N.J.S.A. 2C:25-29(a)(1) to -29(a)(6), whether issuance ...

docket:	a3457-09
court:	superior court appellate division
decided:	2010-12-21
status:	unpublished
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377 D.L.K v. G.D -- rank: 576

... pursuant to the Prevention of Domestic Violence Act (the Act), N.J.S.A. 2C:25-17 to -35. We vacate the FRO and remand for ... one or more of the predicate acts set forth in N.J.S.A. 2C:25- - 19[(a)] has occurred.' Id. at 125. The court should ... necessary, upon an evaluation of the factors set forth in N.J.S.A. 2C:25- - 29[(a)](1) to -29[(a)](6), to protect the ... danger or to prevent further abuse.' Id. at 127 (citing N.J.S.A. 2C:25-29(b)); see also J.D. v. M.D.F ... existence of a verifiable order of protection from another jurisdiction. [ N.J.S.A. 2C:25-29(a); see also Cesare, 154 N.J. at 401 ... prong of Silver and the six factors set forth in N.J.S.A. 2C:25-29(a). Rule 1:7-4(a) states that ...

docket:	a3770-19
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2021-04-27
status:	Unpublished
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378 C.M v. EDDY GONZALEZ -- rank: 576

... App. Div. 2007). When the Prevention of Domestic Violence Act, N.J.S.A. 2C:25-17 to -33 (the Act), was adopted, the Legislature declared ... in some cases even killed by their spouses or cohabitants." N.J.S.A. 2C:25-18. Thus, "the focus of the Leg­islature was regular ... er anio , supra , 280 N.J. Super. at 53 (quoting N.J.S.A. 2C:25-19d. "'Domes­tic vio­lence' means the occurrence of one ... under this act by an adult or an emancipated minor . . . ." N.J.S.A. 2C:25-19a. In promulgating the Act, "the Legislature did not create ... 2) The existence of immediate danger to person or property . . . . [ N.J.S.A. 2C:25-29a.] "This requirement reflects the reality that domestic violence is ...

docket:	a0300-08
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2009-12-03
status:	unpublished
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379 T.L.R v. M.R -- rank: 576

... pursuant to the Prevention of Domestic Violence Act (the Act), N.J.S.A. 2C:25-17 to -35. For the reasons that follow, we vacate ... M.D.F., 207 N.J. 458, 473 (2011) (citing N.J.S.A. 2C:25-19(a)). '[T]he commission of a predicate act, if ... plaintiff meets the definition of a 'victim of domestic violence,' N.J.S.A. 2C:25-19(d), constitutes domestic violence . . . .' Ibid. Harassment is a predicate offense under the Act. N.J.S.A. 2C:25-19(a)(13). The entry of a final restraining order ... one or more of the predicate acts set forth in N.J.S.A. 2C:25-19(a) has occurred.' Id. at 125. Second, the court ... further abuse.'' J.D., 207 N.J. at 476 (quoting N.J.S.A. 2C:25-29(b)). Here, the judge concluded defendant committed harassment. ...

docket:	a2014-19
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2021-02-03
status:	Unpublished
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380 /usr/local/share/www/libweb/collections/courts/supreme/a1907-11.opn.html -- rank: 576

... the Family Part under the Prevention of Domestic Violence Act, N.J.S.A. 2C:25-17 to -35. The trial court's decision was based ... one or more of the predicate acts set forth in N.J.S.A. 2C:25-19(a) has occurred." Id. at 125. Second, the judge ... M.D.F. , 207 N.J. 458 , 476 (2011) (quoting N.J.S.A. 2C:25-29(b)); L.M.F. v. J.A.F. , 421 ... of the predicate acts of domestic violence set forth in N.J.S.A. 2C:25-19 does not, on its own, "automatically . . . warrant the issuance ... present." Corrente , supra , 281 N.J. Super. at 248 (citing N.J.S.A. 2C:25-29(a)(1) and (2)); Peranio , supra , 280 N.J ... necessary, upon an evaluation of the factors set forth in N.J.S.A. 2C:25-29(a)(1) to -29(a)(6), to protect ...

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381 H.F.V v. E.S.W -- rank: 574

... F.V. under the Prevention of Domestic Violence Act (PDVA), N.J.S.A. 2C:25-17 to -35. We affirm. I. The parties dated on ... MORE OF THE PREDICATE ACTS, AS SET FO[]RTH BY N.J.S.A.[] 2C:25-19a, HAD OCCURRED. A. The Trial Judge Erred in Ruling ... N.J. Super. 492, 504 (App. Div. 2007)); see also N.J.S.A. 2C:25-18. Consequently, '[the] law is particularly solicitous of victims of ... one or more of the predicate acts set forth in N.J.S.A. 2C:25-19[(a)] has occurred.' Silver, 387 N.J. Super. at ... assault is one of the predicate acts under the PDVA. N.J.S.A. 2C:25-19(a)(7). Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 2C ...

docket:	a2128-21
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2023-12-29
status:	Unpublished
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382 /usr/local/share/www/libweb/collections/courts/appellate/a3734-18.opn.html -- rank: 574

... pursuant to the Prevention of Domestic Violence Act (the Act), N.J.S.A. 2C:25-17 to -35, or to modify the amended FRO to ... App. Div. 2010). A-3734-18T1 13 III. According to N.J.S.A. 2C:25-29(d), which is applicable to domestic violence matters, [u ... New Jersey Rule of Evidence 703. So as required by N.J.S.A. 2C[:]25-29(b)(5)[,] the court is unable to determine whether ... s conclusion that defendant failed to satisfy the requirements of N.J.S.A. 2C:25-29(d). Because of defendant's insufficient submission, the trial ... issue an order 'awarding temporary custody of a minor child.' N.J.S.A. 2C:25-29(b)(11). Such an order involves the court presuming ... that defendant had demonstrated good cause for such a change, N.J.S.A. 2C:25-29(d), and without consideration of the factors established ...

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383 S.A v. M.W -- rank: 574

... directs a judge seeking to issue a search warrant under N.J.S.A. 2C:25-28(j) to find 'there exists reasonable cause2 to believe ... be issued pursuant to the Prevention of Domestic Violence Act, N.J.S.A. 2C:25-17 to -35, when two findings are made. The first ... one or more of the predicate acts set forth in N.J.S.A. 2C:25-19(a) has occurred.' Id. at 125. Under N.J.S.A. 2C:25-19(a), domestic violence includes the occurrence of seventeen different ...

docket:	a4086-16
court:	New Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2018-07-31
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384 M.R v. K.T.B., JR -- rank: 574

... pursuant to the Prevention of Domestic Violence Act (the Act), N.J.S.A. 2C:25-17 to -35. We affirm. I. After a trial at ... one or more of the predicate acts set forth in N.J.S.A. 2C:25- - 19[(a)] has occurred.' Id. at 125. The court should ... necessary, upon an evaluation of the factors set forth in N.J.S.A. 2C:25- 29[(a)](1) to -29[(a)](6), to protect the ... danger or to prevent further abuse.' Id. at 127 (citing N.J.S.A. 2C:25-29(b)); see also J.D. v. M.D.F ... existence of a verifiable order of protection from another jurisdiction. [ N.J.S.A. 2C:25-29(a); see also Cesare, 154 N.J. at 401 ... one of the predicate acts set forth in the Act. N.J.S.A. 2C:25-19(a)(13). A person commits harassment if, 'with ...

docket:	a3092-20
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2022-12-23
status:	Unpublished
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385 T.M.S. v. W.C.P. -- rank: 574

... S. pursuant to the Prevention of Domestic Violence Act (PDVA), N.J.S.A. 2C:25-17 to -35. He also appeals from the February 22 ... 29, 2006. Defendant moved to vacate the FRO pursuant to N.J.S.A. 2C:25-29(d) and Carfagno v. Carfagno , 288 N.J. Super ... a court may vacate an FRO upon good cause shown. N.J.S.A. 2C:25-29(d). Carfagno establishes eleven factors a court must weigh ... defendant makes a request to dismiss an FRO pursuant to N.J.S.A. 2C:25-29(d), the manual provides "[t]he court shall make ... victim's address and location remains confidential from a defendant. N.J.S.A. 2C:25-26(c). Therefore, the clerk of the Family Part effectuates ... adjudicated within ten days of filing of the complaint . See N.J.S.A. 2C:25-29(a). Rather, we rely on N.J.S. ...

docket:	a4900-15
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2017-06-05
status:	published
citation:	450 N.J.Super. 499 163 A.3d 929
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386 H.E.S. v. J.C.S. -- rank: 574

... and substantive issues concerning New Jersey’s Domestic Violence Act, N.J.S.A. 2C:25-17 to –35. Procedurally, the issues presented are whether defendant ... in the county where the ex parte restraints were ordered. . . .” N.J.S.A. 2C:25-29a. But, as the Appellate Division acknowledged, “the ten-day ... can provide.’” Cesare , supra , 154 N.J. at 399 (quoting N.J.S.A. 2C:25-18).     The elements of stalking are that: 1) defendant engaged ...

docket:	a-132-01
court:	njsupreme
decided:	2003-02-06
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citation:	175 N.J. 309
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387 ANTHONY PACE, SR. v. TOWNSHIP OF NUTLEY -- rank: 574

... Pace Sr. under the Prevention of Domestic Violence Act (PDVA), N.J.S.A. 2C:25-17 to -35, and there were exigent circumstances to enter ... report a possible incident of domestic violence, the Legislature enacted N.J.S.A. 2C:25-22, which provides: A law enforcement officer or a member ... faith under this act. [ Id. at 389 (emphasis added) (quoting N.J.S.A. 2C:25-22) .] "[T]he central issue . . . is whether there was probable ... to believe an act of domestic violence has been committed[.]" N.J.S.A. 2C:25-21(b). Harassment is a predicate act of domestic violence under the PDVA. N.J.S.A. 2C:25-19(a)(13). A person commits the offense "if, with ...

docket:	a5310-14
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2017-07-12
status:	unpublished
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388 D.B v. T.M -- rank: 572

... the Prevention of Domestic Violence Act of 1991 (the PDVA), N.J.S.A. 2C:25-17 to -35. We affirm. Following an acrimonious marital relationship ... any one of the fourteen crimes and offenses enumerated in N.J.S.A. 2C:25-19(a). Harassment, N.J.S.A. 2C:33-4 ... proven, entitles a plaintiff to the entry of a FRO. N.J.S.A. 2C:25-19(a)(13). The offense of harassment, which was alleged ... the existence of any immediate danger to person or property. N.J.S.A. 2C:25-29a(1) and (2). However, "a court is not obligated ... The court considered the history of the parties pursuant to N.J.S.A. 2C:25-29a(1), noting: the "tumultuous" post-judgment divorce litigation and ...

docket:	a5981-08
court:	superior court appellate division
decided:	2011-01-26
status:	unpublished
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389 M.R-T v. J.R -- rank: 572

... entered under the Prevention of Domestic Violence Act (the Act), N.J.S.A. 2C:25-17 to -35, based on the predicate act of harassment ... or more of the predicate acts identified by the Act. N.J.S.A. 2C:25-19(a). When determining whether to grant an FRO, a ... one or more of the predicate acts set forth in N.J.S.A. 2C:25-19(a) has occurred.' Id. A-3610-20 7 at 125; see also N.J.S.A. 2C:25-29(a) (providing that an FRO may only be granted ... finding that relief is 'necessary to prevent further abuse' (quoting N.J.S.A. 2C:25-29(b))). A. Jurisdiction Under the Act. Defendant argues that ... person with whom the victim has had a dating relationship.' N.J.S.A. 2C:25-19(d). The Act does not place a temporal ...

docket:	a3610-20
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2022-08-08
status:	Unpublished
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390 J.M v. D.W -- rank: 572

... M., pursuant to the Prevention of Domestic Violence Act (PDVA), N.J.S.A. 2C:25-17 to -35. On May 30, 2019, plaintiff filed a ... J.S.A. 2C:33-4, under the PDVA. See N.J.S.A. 2C:25-19(a)(12). The court issued a domestic violence temporary ... one or more of the predicate acts set forth in N.J.S.A. 2C:25-19[(a)] has occurred.' Id. at 125; see also N.J.S.A. 2C:25-29(a) (providing that an FRO may only be granted ... an evaluation of the fact[or]s set forth in N.J.S.A . 2C:25-29(a)(1) to -29(a)(6), to protect the ... or make any findings concerning the factors set forth in N.J.S.A. 2C:25-29(a)(1) to (6), see Silver, 387 N. ...

docket:	a4626-18
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2020-04-07
status:	Unpublished
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