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Immigration & Custody
Apr 3, 2018 | Written by: | Share
Immigration status may have a significant impact on decisions affecting custody. In a recent case[i], the Appellate Division in New Jersey addressed a brother seeking custody of his younger brother...
Are Reconciliation Agreements Enforceable?
Mar 27, 2018 | Written by: | Share
The answer is maybe. A reconciliation agreement that is fair, equitable and supported by adequate consideration may be enforceable in certain circumstances. The consideration must consist of one...
Does Fault Matter in Divorce Cases?
Feb 9, 2018 | Written by: | Share
One of the questions most often asked in divorce matters is whether a spouse’s conduct or “fault” in causing the divorce proceeding is relevant. The short answer is that usually “fault”...
Bankruptcy & Divorce
Feb 5, 2018 | Written by: | Share
I am not a bankruptcy attorney, but, unfortunately, I have had many family law clients in the midst of a bankruptcy during their divorce, custody, or support disputes. Bankruptcy may have...
The NJ Estate Tax Has Been Eliminated…Do You Still Need a Will?
Feb 1, 2018 | Written by: | Share
As of January 1, 2018, there is no longer any New Jersey estate tax, as per New Jersey P.L. 2016, c. 57. Many New Jersey residents have been asking, “Do I still need a will, since there is no need...
What Duties Do Commercial Landowners Have for Snow and Ice Removal?
Jan 31, 2018 | Written by: | Share
New Jersey has been unseasonably cold this winter season, and winter is far from over. Along with frigid temperatures comes the increasing presence of snow and ice. So, what duties do commercial...
Nursing Mothers Protected by Expansion of NJ Law Against Discrimination
Jan 25, 2018 | Written by: | Share
As employers may already know, the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination (“NJLAD”) was amended and expanded in 2014 to provide protections to women affected by pregnancy, child birth or related...
Employers: How Recent Sexual Harassment Scandals May Affect Your Workplace
Jan 16, 2018 | Written by: | Share
In response to the highly-publicized sexual misconduct and harassment scandals in the workplace that have dominated the headlines in recent months, legislators have acted to address what has surfaced...
Can a Judge Enter a Restraining Order If There is No Domestic Violence?
Jan 11, 2018 | Written by: | Share
Clients sometimes ask if a judge has the equitable power to enter a restraining order in the absence of domestic violence. The short answer is “no,” however, further exploration of the question...
Five Mistakes Commonly Made by Parents in Custody and Divorce Cases
Dec 8, 2017 | Written by: | Share
Custody & parenting time disputes are often the costliest, emotionally and financially. Unlike an asset, which has a specific value (or a discernible value, even if you cannot agree), children...