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391 M.K.,1 v. Q.E -- rank: 572

... of plaintiff under the Prevention of Domestic Violence Act (PDVA), N.J.S.A. 2C:25-17 to -35, and an October 2, 2019 amended FRO ... 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 ... necessary, the judge must evaluate the factors set forth in N.J.S.A. 2C:25-29(a)(1) to -29(a)(6) and, applying those ... 281 N.J. Super. 243, 248 (App. Div. 1995) (citing N.J.S.A. 2C:25- 29(a)). Here, based on the credible testimony, Judge DeCastro ... Judge DeCastro. The judge reviewed the factors set forth in N.J.S.A. 2C:25- 29(b)(4) and Rule 4:42-9(b) in ...

docket:	a0618-19
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2021-02-10
status:	Unpublished
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392 G.C. v. L.H. -- rank: 572

... to the Prevention of Domestic Violence Act of 1991 (PDVA), N.J.S.A. 2C:25-17 to -35. G.C. also appeals the Family Part ... the defendant committed one of the predicate acts referenced in N.J.S.A. 2C:25-19(a), which incorporates harassment, N.J.S.A. 2C ... Kunen , 313 N.J. Super. 600 , 607 (App. Div. 1998); N.J.S.A. 2C:25-29(a)(1). If a predicate offense is proven, the ... 281 N.J. Super. 243 , 248 (App. Div. l995) (citing N.J.S.A. 2C:25-29(a)); see also Cesare , supra , 154 N.J. at ...

docket:	a5236-14
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2016-10-27
status:	unpublished
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393 M.M. v. M.P. -- rank: 572

... restraining order under the Prevention of Domestic Violence Act (PDVA), N.J.S.A. 2C:25-17 to -25, unless the victim pursued criminal charges and ... a person with whom the defendant had a dating relationship. N.J.S.A. 2C:25-19(d). This left a person 'subjected to sexual violence ... award of attorney fees as an element of compensatory damages. N.J.S.A. 2C:25-29(b)(4). Because fees are specifically permitted under the ...

docket:	a4499-16
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2019-02-21
status:	Unpublished
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394 /usr/local/share/www/libweb/collections/courts/appellate/a4943-15.opn.html -- rank: 572

... 2016 under the Prevention of Domestic Violence Act (the Act), N.J.S.A. 2C:25-17 to -35. We affirm. M.F. (Mary) is the ... terroristic threats, N.J.S.A. 2C:12-3. See N.J.S.A. 2C:25-19(a) (listing predicate offenses). A few days later, Ryan ... 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 ... M.D.F. , 207 N.J. 458 , 476 (2011) (quoting N.J.S.A. 2C:25-29(b)). Here, the record supports the trial court's ... t]he best interests of the victim and any child[.]" N.J.S.A. 2C:25-29(a)(1), (2) and (4). Indeed, "the guiding standard ... 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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395 /usr/local/share/www/libweb/collections/courts/appellate/a4771-18.opn.html -- rank: 572

... against defendant under the Prevention of Domestic Violence Act (PDVA), N.J.S.A. 2C:25-17 to -35, alleging that at 4:33 p.m ... the issuance of a Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) pursuant to N.J.S.A. 2C:25-28(f). Although not entirely clear, we infer from the ... one or more of the predicate acts set forth in N.J.S.A. 2C:25-19(a) has occurred;' and (2) if one or more ... necessary, upon an evaluation of the facts set forth in N.J.S.A. 2C:25-29(a)(1) to -29(a)(6), to protect the ... existence of a verifiable order of protection from another jurisdiction. [ N.J.S.A. 2C:25-29(a)(1) to (6).] The Legislature also made clear ... judge 'shall grant any relief necessary to prevent further abuse.' N.J.S.A. 2C:25-29(b). A-4771-18 9 Here, the judge ...

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396 N.D v. E.L.H -- rank: 572

... plaintiff N.D. under the Prevention of Domestic Violence Act, N.J.S.A. 2C:25-17 to 35.1 The court entered the FRO on ... in accordance with Rule 1:38-3(d)(9) and N.J.S.A. 2C:25-33. A-3849-18T2 2 posed a threat to her ... thereby a predicate act under the domestic violence statute. See N.J.S.A. 2C:25-19(a)(11) (including burglary in the listing of eligible ... find that 'one or more predicate acts set forth in N.J.S.A. 2C:25-19(a) has occurred.' Silver v. Silver, 387 N.J ... M.D.F., 207 N.J. 458, 476 (2011) (quoting N.J.S.A. 2C:25-29(b)). See also Silver, 387 N.J. Super. at ... and 'the existence of immediate danger to person or property.' N.J.S.A. 2C:25-29(a)(1)-(6). Because not every factor is ...

docket:	a3849-18
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2020-05-11
status:	Unpublished
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397 /usr/local/share/www/libweb/collections/courts/appellate/a5404-16.opn.html -- rank: 572

... C., pursuant to the Prevention of Domestic Violence Act (PDVA), N.J.S.A. 2C:25-17 to -35. Because we find the trial court misapplied ... 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 ... M.D.F., 207 N.J. 458, 476 (2011) (quoting N.J.S.A. 2C:25-29(b)). Thus, after the trial judge determines a predicate ... 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 ... Silver prong requires consideration of the factors set forth in N.J.S.A. 2C:25-29(a)(1) to -(6): (1) The previous history of ... contact and almost inevitably be a source of conflict. See N.J.S.A. 2C:25-29 (a) (4) and (5). In this regard, we ...

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398 M.B v. G.B. -- rank: 572

... trial her complaint under the Prevention of Domestic Violence Act, N.J.S.A. 2C:25-17 to -35. We affirm. On October 5, 2009, plaintiff ... one or more of the predicate acts set forth in N.J.S.A. 2C:25-19a has occurred[,]" see Cesare , supra , 154 N.J. at ... J. Super. at 126. The predicate offenses set forth in N.J.S.A. 2C:25-19a include assault and harassment. Commission of a listed offense ... 248; Peranio , supra , 280 N.J. Super. at 54; see N.J.S.A. 2C:25-29a. As the complainant, plaintiff had the burden of proving ... prove a predicate act of domestic violence as defined in N.J.S.A. 2C:25-19a, we need not address the second part of the ...

docket:	a1937-09
court:	superior court appellate division
decided:	2010-10-08
status:	unpublished
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399 J.M. v. D.M. -- rank: 570

... trial, pursuant to the Prevention of Domestic Violence Act (Act), N.J.S.A. 2C:25-17 to -35. After our consideration of the record and ... COURT FAILED TO APPROPRIATELY APPLY THE STANDARDS SET FORTH IN N.J.S.A. 2C:25-29[(A)] REQUIRING THAT THE RESTRAINING ORDER BE NECESSARY TO ... offenses committed against a person who is entitled to protection. N.J.S.A. 2C:25-19(a). In addition to determining if predicate acts occurred ...

docket:	a0706-15
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2017-04-13
status:	unpublished
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400 K.M.R v. B.R.,1 -- rank: 570

... against him pursuant to the Prevention of Domestic Violence Act, N.J.S.A. 2C:25-17 to -35 (PDVA). On appeal, he raises the following ... under the PDVA, N.J.S.A. 2C:33-4; N.J.S.A. 2C:25- 19(a)(13), which occurred months after the parties' relationship ... one or more of the predicate acts set forth in N.J.S.A. 2C:25-19(a) has occurred.' Id. at 125. The trial court ... 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) (stating, '[i]n proceedings in which complaints for ... under the PDVA. N.J.S.A. 2C:33-4; N.J.S.A. 2C:25-19(a)(13). Moreover, a A-2603-19 11 ...

docket:	a2603-19
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2021-11-05
status:	Unpublished
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401 B.S. v. R.L. -- rank: 570

... pursuant to the Prevention of Domestic Violence Act (the Act), N.J.S.A. 2C:25-17 to -35. We remand for the judge to make ... one or more of the predicate acts set forth in N.J.S.A. 2C:25-19a has occurred." Silver , supra , 387 N.J. Super. at ... the evidence, that defendant committed a predicate act listed under N.J.S.A. 2C:25-19(a). Id. at 125. Assault and terroristic threats are enumerated predicate acts. See N.J.S.A. 2C:25-19a(2)-(3). We are satisfied that the record contains ... abuse.'" J.D. , supra , 207 N.J. at 476 (quoting N.J.S.A. 2C:25-29b); L.M.F. v. J.A.F., Jr. , 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 ...

docket:	a6395-11
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2013-09-20
status:	unpublished
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402 R.S.-O v. D.O -- rank: 570

... restraining order (FRO) under the Prevention of Domestic Violence Act, N.J.S.A. 2C:25-17 to -35. Rita contends the trial court failed to ... I. Rita alleged that Daniel committed predicate acts of harassment, N.J.S.A. 2C:25-19(a)(13), N.J.S.A. 2C:33-4, and stalking, N.J.S.A. 2C:25-19(a)(14), N.J.S.A. 2C:12-10 ...

docket:	a5029-13
court:	New Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2015-05-22
status:	Published
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403 M.B v. N.O -- rank: 570

... FRO) entered under the Prevention of Domestic Violence Act (PDVA), N.J.S.A. 2C:25-17 to -35, based on a predicate act of harassment ... June 6, 2020 incidents, the relevant statutory factors enumerated in N.J.S.A. 2C:25- 29(a), specifically factors one, two, and four, and concluded ... 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 ...

docket:	a1255-21
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2023-02-09
status:	Unpublished
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404 /usr/local/share/www/libweb/collections/courts/appellate/a3026-19.opn.html -- rank: 570

... satisfied the predicate acts of harassment and stalking pursuant to N.J.S.A. 2C:25-19(a). Having carefully reviewed the record, and in light ... next day, plaintiff filed a TRO against defendant alleging harassment, N.J.S.A. 2C:25-19(a)(13), which was granted. The parties appeared pro ... rise to harassment under the Prevention of Domestic Violence Act, N.J.S.A. 2C:25-17 to -35. The judge issued an accompanying written order ... that defendant committed one of the predicate acts referenced in N.J.S.A. 2C:25- 19(a). Id. at 125-26. The judge must 'consider ... order is necessary, after evaluating the factors set forth in N.J.S.A. 2C:25-29(a), 'to protect the victim from an immediate danger or to prevent further abuse.' Id. at 127 (citing N.J.S.A. 2C:25- 29(b)). A-3026-19 6 Harassment, as defined ...

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405 N.B. v. S.K. -- rank: 570

... pursuant to the Prevention of Domestic Violence Act (the PDVA), N.J.S.A. 2C:25-17 to -35, and to replace the FRO with restraints ... only by referring to a series of criminal statutes. See N.J.S.A. 2C:25-19(a). We agree that a domestic violence action cannot ... violence the maximum protection from abuse the law can provide," N.J.S.A. 2C:25-18, our courts are not free to expand the meaning ... modif[y]" a final order in a domestic violence action, N.J.S.A. 2C:25-29(d), and Rule 4:50-1 authorizes the granting ...

docket:	a0898-12
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2014-03-24
status:	published
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