L.M.F. v. J.A.F.

The opinion of the court was delivered by

FUENTES, J.A.D.

Defendant J.A.F., Jr. appeals from a final restraining order (FRO) entered against him by the Family Part under the Prevention of Domestic Violence Act, N.J.S.A. 20:25-17 to -35. The trial court’s decision was based on a domestic violence complaint filed by defendant’s former wife, plaintiff L.M.F., alleging harassment, N.J.S.A 2C:33-4(a), as the predicate offense for the injunctive relief sought.

On appeal, defendant argues the trial court erred in issuing the FRO because plaintiff did not present sufficient evidence to sustain the…