NJSBA Family Law Section

I recently obtained a fee arbitration award in my favor.  I am attempting to enter a judgment against the former client for the amount awarded and am a little confused as to how to properly proceed.  

Rule 1:20A-4 refers me to Rule 4:67 (Summary Actions), which states I have to file a Motion for Order to Proceed Summarily, along with the standard Summons and Complaint.  However, I thought there was a simpler way to convert a fee arbitration award to a judgment without having to jump through those hoops.  Am I mistaken? 

Thanks in advance for your assistance,

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Gregory Thomlison Esq.
Toms River NJ
(732)736-8100
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You do have to jump through a few hoops.  You'll have to file a complaint in the Law Division to enter judgment on the fee arb award. Include an order to show cause and it will probably be scheduled within a couple of weeks.  

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Lisa M. Radell, Esq.
207 South Main Street
Cape May Court House, NJ 08210
Phone (609) 465-9910
Fax (609) 465-9920
E-Mail [email protected]
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Original Message:
Sent: 06-02-2015 16:10
From: Gregory Thomlison
Subject: Fee Arb Judgment

I recently obtained a fee arbitration award in my favor.  I am attempting to enter a judgment against the former client for the amount awarded and am a little confused as to how to properly proceed.  

Rule 1:20A-4 refers me to Rule 4:67 (Summary Actions), which states I have to file a Motion for Order to Proceed Summarily, along with the standard Summons and Complaint.  However, I thought there was a simpler way to convert a fee arbitration award to a judgment without having to jump through those hoops.  Am I mistaken? 

Thanks in advance for your assistance,

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Gregory Thomlison Esq.
Toms River NJ
(732)736-8100
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I recently obtained a fee arbitration award in my favor.  I am attempting to enter a judgment against the former client for the amount awarded and am a little confused as to how to properly proceed.  

Rule 1:20A-4 refers me to Rule 4:67 (Summary Actions), which states I have to file a Motion for Order to Proceed Summarily, along with the standard Summons and Complaint.  However, I thought there was a simpler way to convert a fee arbitration award to a judgment without having to jump through those hoops.  Am I mistaken? 

Thanks in advance for your assistance,

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Gregory Thomlison Esq.
Toms River NJ
(732)736-8100
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