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466 C.K. v. T.K. -- rank: 558

... denial of her request for a final restraining order (FRO), N.J.S.A. 2C:25-29(b), following a trial in the Family Part. Because ... of a predicate act of domestic violence, as listed in N.J.S.A. 2C:25-19(a), is only the first step of the judicial ... property." Silver , supra , 387 N.J. Super. at 126 (citing N.J.S.A. 2C:25-29(a)(1) and (2)). "[U]pon a finding of ... issue after "an evaluation of the factors set forth in N.J.S.A. 2C:25-29(a)(1) to -29(a)(6), [and] to protect ... the determinations that sufficiently support the court's conclusion, under N.J.S.A. 2C:25-29(a), that entry of a restraining order was not ... the judge adequately considered the statutory factors set forth in N.J.S.A. 2C:25-29(a). We find plaintiff’s remaining argument, that ...

docket:	a3918-11
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2013-05-09
status:	unpublished
citation:
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467 J.L.F v. J.A.F -- rank: 558

... L.F. pursuant to the Prevention of Domestic Violence Act, N.J.S.A. 2C:25-17 to -35 (PDVA). Following our review of the record ... 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) ('In proceedings in which complaints for restraining orders ... N.J. Super. 534, 541 (App. Div. 2006)); see also N.J.S.A. 2C:25-18. For example, 'a defendant is subject[ed] to fingerprinting ... a defendant's interests in liberty and freedom . . . .' Ibid. (quoting N.J.S.A. 2C:25-29(b)). Finally, 'familial relationships may be fundamentally altered ...

docket:	a0737-21
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2023-02-21
status:	Unpublished
citation:
Document Size:	21094

468 S.K.E v. C.J.C -- rank: 558

... both entered under the Prevention of Domestic Violence Act (DVA), N.J.S.A. 2C:25-17 to -35. Following trial, the court entered the FRO ... one or more of the predicate acts set forth in N.J.S.A. 2C:25-19(a) has occurred." Silver v. Silver , 387 N.J ... that defendant committed one of the predicate acts enumerated in N.J.S.A. 2C:25-19(a); and, if so, whether a restraining order is ... 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 ... further abuse." Id. at 127. The factors set forth in N.J.S.A. 2C:25-29(a)(1) to -29(a)(6) are: (1) The ...

docket:	a3561-14
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	0000-00-00
status:	unpublished
citation:
Document Size:	27068

469 R.H. v. S.A.G. -- rank: 558

... the other pursuant to the Prevention of Domestic Violence Act, N.J.S.A. 2C:25-17 to -35. After conducting a hearing, the trial judge ... one or more of the predicate acts set forth in N.J.S.A. 2C:25-19(a) has occurred. In performing that function, the Act ... necessary, upon an evaluation of the factors set forth in N.J.S.A. 2C:25-29a(1) to -29a(6), to protect the victim from ... Although the court should assess the factors set forth in N.J.S.A. 2C:25-29(a)(1) to -29(a)(6), to determine if ... not limit the court's consideration to those factors. See N.J.S.A. 2C:25-29(a) (listing the factors a "court shall consider but ...

docket:	a2455-13
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2015-07-21
status:	unpublished
citation:
Document Size:	26532

470 S.R v. S.D -- rank: 558

... person protected by the Prevention of Domestic Violence Act (PDVA), N.J.S.A. 2C:25-17 to -35. N.J.S.A. 2C:25-19(a). A judge must engage in a two-step ... of one or more of the predicate acts enumerated in N.J.S.A. 2C:25-19(a). Ibid. ; see also N.J.S.A. 2C:25-29(a) (providing an FRO may only be granted "after ... was committed");  R. 5:7A(d) (mirroring the language of N.J.S.A. 2C:25-29(a)). Only if the plaintiff first proves one of ... must find "relief is necessary to prevent further abuse" (quoting N.J.S.A. 2C:25-29(b))). Harassment, N.J.S.A. 2C:33- ...

docket:	a1919-14
court:	New Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2016-03-11
status:	Published
citation:
Document Size:	14196

471 L.S. v. J.P. -- rank: 558

... L.S. pursuant to the Prevention of Domestic Violence Act, N.J.S.A. 2C:25-17 to -35. We affirm. We begin by referencing the ... the defendant committed one of the predicate acts referenced in N.J.S.A. 2C:25-19(a), which incorporates assault, 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:	a2149-15
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2017-05-19
status:	unpublished
citation:
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472 IN THE MATTER OF THE SEIZURE OF WEAPONS BELONGING TO G.Z. -- rank: 556

... Z. pursuant to the Prevention of Domestic Violence Act (PDVA), N.J.S.A. 2C:25-17 to -35. Because there was sufficient credible evidence supporting ... moved for forfeiture of respondent's weapons and FPIC under N.J.S.A. 2C:25-21(d)(3) and 2C:58-3(c). When respondent ... cards of alleged abusers may be seized under certain conditions. N.J.S.A. 2C:25-21(d)(1). If the court does not grant a ... set forth in N.J.S.A. 2C:58-3c.' N.J.S.A. 2C:25-21(d)(3). However, the prosecutor can file a petition ...

docket:	a0427-14
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2015-07-29
status:	unpublished
citation:
Document Size:	22826

473 M.J v. A.J -- rank: 556

... entered against him under the Prevention of Domestic Violence Act, N.J.S.A. 2C:25-17 to -35 (the Act). We reverse and remand for ... 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 ... abuse.'" J.D. , supra , 207 N.J. at 476 (quoting N.J.S.A. 2C:25-29(b)); L.M.F. v. J.A.F., Jr ... 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:25-29a(1) to -29a(6), to protect the victim ...

docket:	a2095-10
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2011-11-10
status:	unpublished
citation:
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474 JANA BITTNER, THOMAS BITTNER, et al. v. HARLEYSVILLE INSURANCE COMPANY/COMPANIES -- rank: 556

... Prevention of Domestic Violence Act of 1991 ("PDVA" or "Act"). N.J.S.A. 2C:25-17 to -35. Bittner contends that his conduct was reckless ... the Act defines proscribed conduct by reference to criminal statutes, N.J.S.A. 2C:25-19a, notwithstanding that proof is by a preponderance of the evidence standard, N.J.S.A. 2C:25-29a. Its enactment was based, in part, on the Legislature ... violence the maximum protection from abuse the law can provide." N.J.S.A. 2C:25-18.     Prior to enactment of the PDVA, this court recognized ... an act of domestic violence was committed by that person." N.J.S.A. 2C:25-29a. "Domestic violence is a term of art which describes ... acts which needed to be addressed by special remedial legislation. N.J.S.A. 2C:25-18. Our Supreme Court has recognized the extreme importance ...

docket:	A2864-99
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2001-03-29
status:	published
citation:	338 N.J. Super. 447
Document Size:	25875

475 J.E v. S.Q -- rank: 556

... pursuant to the Prevention of Domestic Violence Act (the Act), N.J.S.A. 2C:25-17 to -35, and the court's September 11, 2019 ... 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 ...

docket:	a0840-19
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2021-02-08
status:	Unpublished
citation:
Document Size:	22764

476 P. O'D v. J. O'D -- rank: 556

... her pursuant to the Prevention of Domestic Violence Act (PDVA), N.J.S.A. 2C:25-17 to 35, following a finding by the Family Part ... had harassed her former husband, P. O'D (father). See N.J.S.A. 2C:25-29 (restraining order); N.J.S.A. 2C:33-4 ... Cesare v. Cesare , 154 N.J. 394 , 399-400 (1998); N.J.S.A. 2C:25-18 (Legislative Findings and Declaration). In determining whether domestic violence ... necessary, upon an evaluation of the factors set forth in N.J.S.A. 2C:25-29b (stating that "[i]n proceedings in which complaints for ... to prevent further abuse "). [ Id. at 127 (emphasis in original).] N.J.S.A. 2C:25-29a requires, in relevant part, that the judge consider "(1 ...

docket:	a2932-07
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2009-04-16
status:	unpublished
citation:
Document Size:	48670

477 STATE OF NEW JERSEY v. MICHAEL D. WAHL -- rank: 556

... applicable provisions of the Prevention of Domestic Violence Act (PDVA), N.J.S.A. 2C:25-17 to -35, be returned to defendant. The primary issue ... in the Family Part for December 14, 2000.     Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 2C:25-21a or -22b, See footnote 2 based upon probable cause ... be entered in accordance with the options set forth in N.J.S.A. 2C:25-21d(3)(a)-(c).     Affirmed in part, reversed in part ... we will refer to her as "Cinq-Mars." Footnote: 2 N.J.S.A. 2C:25-21b provides that an investigating police officer "may" arrest and ...

docket:	a5790-02
court:	njappellate
decided:	2004-01-14
status:	published
citation:	365 N.J. Super. 356
Document Size:	39392

478 STATE OF NEW JERSEY v. R.G. -- rank: 556

... restraining order (TRO) under the Prevention of Domestic Violence Act, N.J.S.A. 2C:25-17 to 35. See N.J.S.A. 2C:25 21(d)(3) and 2C:58-3(c). The judge ... Act authorized the seizure of R.G.'s weapons. See N.J.S.A. 2C:25-21(d)(1). A law enforcement officer having probable cause ... to purchase a handgun" in addition to the weapons themselves. N.J.S.A. 2C:25-21(d)(1)(b). The weapons and related documents are ... public in general or a person or persons in particular." N.J.S.A. 2C:25-21(d)(3). Such petitions may be filed even if ... establish that, by a preponderance of the evidence, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 2C:25-21(d)(3) and 2C:58-3(f), R. ...

docket:	a4051-14
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2017-01-18
status:	unpublished
citation:
Document Size:	25804

479 T.S. v. R.H., JR -- rank: 556

... entered pursuant to the Prevention of Domestic Violence Act (PDVA), N.J.S.A. 2C:25-17 to -35. We affirm. Plaintiff filed a complaint seeking ... that plaintiff was a person protected under the PDVA. See N.J.S.A. 2C:25-19(d). Therefore, the judge's task here was two ... one or more of the predicate acts set forth in N.J.S.A. 2C:25-19a has occurred. . . . [W]hen determining whether a restraining order ...

docket:	a4050-10
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2013-04-15
status:	unpublished
citation:
Document Size:	39845

480 M.A. v. E.A. -- rank: 556

... stepdaughter is not a "victim" within the statutory definition of N.J.S.A. 2C:25-17 to 35, we remand for further proceedings to enable ... arrested and charged with aggravated sexual assault in violation of N.J.S.A. 2C:25-19d provides as follows: "Victim of domestic violence" means a ... person with whom the victim has had a dating relationship. [ N.J.S.A. 2C:25-19d (emphasis added).] The statute further defines an "emancipated minor ... with the strong policies of protection underlying the Act, see N.J.S.A. 2C:25-18, we thus find it prudent to remand this matter ...

docket:	a6736-04
court:	njappellate
decided:	2006-11-17
status:	unpublished
citation:	*CITE_PENDING*
Document Size:	90782