SHAH v. SHAH


875 A.2d 931 (2005)

184 N.J. 125

Gayatri SHAH, Plaintiff-Respondent, v. Mayank SHAH, Defendant-Appellant.

Supreme Court of New Jersey.

Decided June 30, 2005.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Ronald M. Abramson, Hackensack, argued the cause for appellant (Kleeblatt, Galler, Abramson & Zakim, attorneys; Mr. Abramson and Thomas R. McConnell, on the briefs).

Jane A. Herchenroder, Somerville, argued the cause for respondent.

Mary M. McManus, argued the cause for amicus curiae Legal Services of New Jersey (Melville D. Miller, Jr., President, attorney; Ms. McManus and Mr. Miller, on the brief).

Theresa A. Lyons, submitted a brief on behalf of amicus curiae Partners for Women and Justice (Heer & Lyons, attorneys).


Justice RIVERA-SOTO delivered the opinion of the Court.

In State v. Reyes, 172 N.J. 154, 168-69, 796 A.2d 879 (2002), we addressed "whether a victim of domestic abuse who seeks refuge in this State is entitled to the protections of the [Prevention of Domestic Violence Act of 1991, N.J.S.A. 2C:25-17 to -33] when the abuser enters the State and commits an act of domestic violence in New...

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