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When Just A Divorce Is Not Enough

June 19, 2013

In the State of New Jersey, you can seek to end your marriage by either filing a Complaint for Divorce or a Complaint for an Annulment. An annulment is different than a divorce because if the marriage is annulled by a court, the marriage never existed. In the State of New Jersey, it is difficult […]

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Im Not Alienating The Childrenam I

June 18, 2013

It is a basic and fundamental right that a parent be able to enjoy the company of his or her own child and divorce does not diminish that right, whether your are the primary residential parent or not. If you are the primary custodial parent, you have the responsibility to maintain and foster that relationship […]

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Husband Of Missing Mom Not Being Helpful

June 12, 2013

Police are frustrated that the husband of a woman who disappeared on her way to New Jersey does not seem to be cooperating. The woman filed a request for a protection-from-abuse restraining order against her husband on February 19, claiming that he pushed her and broke her phone when she tried to leave the family […]

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What Happens To Your Pets After A Divorce

June 12, 2013

Many people embrace their pets like family members. It is not unusual for issues about pets to become contentious in divorce proceedings.  Some people hope to have visitation rights or joint custody of their pets. However, according to the New Jersey courts pets are treaty like property subject to equitable distribution.  

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Would Your Custody Case Benefit From A Parent Coordinator

June 10, 2013

New Jersey Courts are vested with the authority to appoint a Parent Coordinator in individual cases. Parent Coordinators can be either therapists, licensed clinical social workers or any other person (including an attorney) who has experience in being so appointed in family law cases. In custody cases or cases involving parenting time issues where the […]

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Is Your Ex A Deadbeat

June 8, 2013

Does your ex continue to defy Court Orders by refusing to pay his or her Court ordered support obligations? If the answer is “yes”, then take him or her back to Court by filing an application to enforce litigant’s rights of the terms of your Matrimonial Settlement Agreement or Court Order. Fortunately, if your child […]

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Alleged Domestic Violence Incident Leads To Obstruction Charges

June 7, 2013

A New Jersey man was charged with obstructing the administration of the law following an alleged domestic violence incident that occurred on May 16. Patrol officers responded to a report of domestic violence at a townhouse complex in Readington Township just before 2:00 a.m. One of the officers reportedly found the man’s girlfriend hiding behind […]

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Oops I Forgot To Change My Life Insurance Beneficiary

June 5, 2013

Last week, I wrote about setting an annual anniversary date to review your Property Settlement Agreement to make sure that you are in compliance and to make sure that you are not missing an important benefit.  The U.S. Supreme Court highlighted the importance of that approach this week in its decision in Hillman v. Maretta […]

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Private Investigators In Family Law Cases

June 5, 2013

In many instances, the use of a private investigator can be helpful to successfully resolve a family law case.  Examples of situations in which a private investigator may be helpful are as follows: 1.  You pay alimony and your ex-spouse is cohabiting with another individual and is in a romantic relationship, and you need proof […]

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Child Support Laws Encourage Abuse Of Wealthy

May 31, 2013

New Jersey residents may be interested to learn of some large child support orders entered by courts recently. Actor Charlie Sheen is paying $50,000 per month to his estranged wife for two children that, in fact, live with Sheen’s first wife, Denise Richards. The money is his wife’s sole source of income; Sheen’s lawyers argue […]

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