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Emancipation in the Context of Family Law
Sep 28, 2015 | Written by: | Share
When a layperson encounters the term "emancipation," he or she is likely to harken back to the Civil War and the famous Proclamation issued by then President Lincoln declaring all slaves to be free as...
The Ten Most Common Mistakes People Make As They Go Through A Divorce
Sep 14, 2015 | Written by: | Share
Based on my experience, the top ten mistakes people make when going through a divorce are:
OPRA’s Applicability to Volunteer Fire Departments and Rescue Squads
Sep 4, 2015 | Written by: | Share
New Jersey Courts have recently issued decisions regarding the applicability of the Open Public Records Act (OPRA) to volunteer fire departments and rescue squads in Brooks v. Tabernacle Rescue Squad,...
Overnight Visits By Boyfriend/Girlfriend During Parenting Time
Sep 2, 2015 | Written by: | Share
In many divorces, the financial and custody issues will be resolved and, at the eleventh hour, just as everyone is getting ready to sign the final papers, one party asks, “is my girlfriend/boyfriend...
NJ Supreme Court Redefines Meaning of “Agenda” Pertaining to Open Public Meetings Act
Aug 19, 2015 | Written by: | Share
The New Jersey Supreme Court recently decided a very important case for municipalities and other public entities in Opderbeck v. Midland Park Board of Education. In this case, the Court addressed and...
What Is Discovery?
Aug 17, 2015 | Written by: | Share
Discovery is part of the litigation, or court process, in divorce cases as well as all types of litigation. Discovery is exchanging all relevant information about any issues in the case. This can be...
Avoiding Hostile Work Environment & Sexual Harassment Liability
Aug 12, 2015 | Written by: | Share
A recent opinion by the New Jersey Appellate Division, Jones v. Dr. Pepper Snapple Group, confirms that employers must take proactive measures to protect employees from being subjected to a hostile...
Can the Court Compel Parenting Time?
Aug 11, 2015 | Written by: | Share
In divorce cases, we often encounter a “fight” over parenting time with children, where both parents want the children as much as possible. However, sometimes there are cases where a child...
What Role, If Any, Does Fault Play in Determining Alimony?
Aug 5, 2015 | Written by: | Share
In a recent blog post, I commented that New Jersey is a “no-fault” jurisdiction. In that post, I mentioned that fault seldom has an impact on the outcome of the case. Thus, the fact that a...
Social Media and OPRA: Tips for Complying in the Digital Age
Aug 4, 2015 | Written by: | Share
Municipalities may be finding that their residents are more likely to turn to social media for news and updates instead of the traditional newspaper. However, posts by municipalities and elected...