Can a Final Restraining Order be vacated in New Jersey?
In a word yes. In New Jersey, Final Restraining Orders (FRO) are considered final – like forever. The FRO will remain in effect until the plaintiff dismisses it voluntarily or the court vacates the order upon motion by the defendant. When an FRO is issued the defendant will be placed in the domestic violence registry […]
Are mid-marital agreements valid in NJ?
Does everyone know what a pre-nuptial agreement is? Well, if you don’t, it is an agreement signed before a marriage between the couple. In order for the agreement to be enforceable, it must comply with the NJ statute on pre-nups. That statute is for another blog. Here we are focused on an agreement signed between […]
Are Heart Balm Torts Viable in New Jersey?
In the recent unpublished, trial court decision of Slanovec v. Carroll and Modebadze, the court held that the Heart Balm Act did not apply to cases between parent and child. The case was between two siblings. The sister sued her brother for making false statements about her and interfering with her relationship with their mother. […]