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 […]
In domestic violence cases defendant’s must be given the opportunity to retain counsel
In L.B.G. v. A.T.G., an unpublished NJ appellate court decision on March 26, 2024, the court again considered the issue of right to counsel in a domestic violence matter. This is not the first time the higher court has considered this issue and the outcome is consistently the same. The facts are fairly simple and […]
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 […]