J.S. v. D.S.

The opinion of the court was delivered by

FISHER, P.J.A.D.

In this appeal, defendant argues a domestic violence final restraining order (FRO) was void upon entry because the judge did not find the occurrence of an act of domestic violence. A few days before the scheduled date for oral argument, the parties advised us that they had agreed to dismiss this appeal and allow for the perpetuation of the FRO. Notwithstanding their agreement, the interests of justice require a disposition of the appeal’s merits.

The underlying circumstances may be briefly summarized. Plaintiff filed a complaint,…