Published Decisions

In re E.F.G., 398 N.J. Super. 539 (App. Div. 2008) - establishing right of domestic violence victims to change their names without meeting the requirement of publication. 

Grover v. Terlaje, 379 N.J. Super. 400 (App. Div. 2005) - establishing standard for an award of joint legal custody in cases where a Final Restraining Order has been issued against a batterer.

Shah v. Shah, 373 N.J. Super. 47 (App. Div. 2004), aff’d 183 N.J.259 (2005) - establishing right of domestic violence victim from out of state, who is sheltered in New Jersey, to obtain restraints against the batterer, even if batterer did not commit act/s of domestic violence in New Jersey and even if batterer has no contacts with New Jersey.

Patetta v. Patetta, 358 N.J. Super. 90 (App. Div. 2003) - establishing that a party cannot agree to waive child support for an unemancipated child at age 18 in New Jersey.