Thankfully, sexual abuse allegations against parents do not often arise in the context of a divorce typical. However, when those scenarios do arise, they bring lawyers, litigants and judges alike
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Sua Sponte Reinstatement Of Dismissed Final Restraining Order Violates Due Process, Appellate Division Says
Notice and opportunity to be heard is one of the most fundamental tenants of due process in this country. Every litigant, no matter how small the case, has the right…
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Considerations When Determining a Midweek Overnight Parenting Time Schedule
In the case of M.C. v. P.C. (unreported, non-precedential), Judge Jones explores the issues surrounding mid-week overnight parenting time during the school year and its effect on the best interests…
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Alimony Obligors May Find Relief for Decreased Income Under New Statute
It’s a story as old as time in the New Jersey courts. Alimony is set based upon the income of parties to a divorce, but then years later, a spouse…
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Prospective Retirement Applications: How Soon Is Too Soon?
As avid readers of this blog know, New Jersey’s recently amended alimony statute has been the inspiration for many blogs posts as cases interpreting same are coming down the pike.
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Exacting Revenge On Your Ex May Not Be So Sweet After All
Cersei Lannister may seem like she has it all: unbridled brutality, a mountain of a protector, disfavor in the Realm and a growing list of enemies she’s collected along the…
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Champagne Taste on a Beer Budget: How One Judge Determined Alimony for an Overspending Couple
I’m not usually one to place a lot of stock in celebrity gossip, but I couldn’t help but take notice of the fact that it has been rumored that Amber …
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How New Jersey’s New Emancipation Statute May Affect Graduate School Contribution
With summer just beginning, many people have visions of swimming pools, beaches and family vacations. Others in New Jersey have visions of Sallie Mae, tuition bills and book fees.
After…
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A Tale of Due Process…
Although most people are familiar with the concept of “due process” in the criminal context, we sometimes forget that due process also extends to civil litigation. “Due process” is basically…
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“Conscious Uncoupling”: An Ode to a Mediated Divorce
As a lover of all things Coldplay, I was sad to hear that lead singer Chris Martin and his wife of more than 10 years, Gwyneth Paltrow, were divorcing. Gwyneth…
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