CHILD EMANCIPATION V. CHILD SUPPORT: WHICH COMES (ENDS) FIRST
Often it is spelled out in divorce settlement agreements that once a child or children are emancipated, child support can end. It is a common misbelief that a child is automatically emancipated at the age of 18 in the State … Continue reading
Can a 50/50 Custody Arrangement Really Work?
Clients often ask us whether a true (50/50) shared parenting time plan is feasible. The short answer is, yes, it is feasible. However, the viability of a shared parenting time plan is dependent on several important factors and not … Continue reading
Marital Fault Re-Visited: It DOES Still Matter…Sometimes!
On April 14, 2012 I wrote a post regarding if, and when, marital fault matters in a divorce. My post followed up on an article written by my colleague, Jhanice Domingo on April 5, 2012 for the Patch Newspapers. On … Continue reading
After More than 5 Years of Fighting for His Client, Thomas J. Snyder Prevails
On October 10, 2012, a decision was made in a case of first impression by the Supreme Court of New Jersey. (A case of first impression is a matter that has not been previously ruled on and there is no … Continue reading
5 Back to School Tips for Divorced or Divorcing Parents
All divorcing or divorced parents need to focus again on their children as they prepare to go back to school. Start early in purchasing your children’s back to school wardrobe and school supplies to avoid the last minute rush … Continue reading
New Jersey Supreme Court Rules that Weapons Seized Pursuant to a Domestic Violence Restraining Order Can be Used in a Criminal Prosecution
On August 16, 2012, in State v. Carlton Harris, the Court considered whether weapons recovered from a defendant’s premises during a search conducted pursuant to a warrant issued upon “reasonable cause” under the Prevention of Domestic Violence Act, N.J.S.A. 2C:25-17 … Continue reading
The New Jersey Court Confirms: “You CAN take it with you”
Recently, in a blog entitled “What’s in a Name” I discussed the law with respect to resumption of a former name upon divorce (and thereby dropping a surname taken upon marriage, usually that of a new spouse). As I described, … Continue reading
BE CAREFUL WHAT YOU SAY: Appellate Division Rules that Testimony Made During a Domestic Violence Proceeding May be Used In A Criminal Prosecution.
On August 1, 2012, in State v. Duprey, the Appellate Division altered the landscape of domestic violence hearings in New Jersey and their parallel criminal cases. Prior to Duprey, the law in New Jersey had been that “testimony given by … Continue reading
The NJ Appellate Court Rules on Child Support Changes When That Child is in College
The New Jersey Appellate Court in a case called Jacoby v. Jacoby, ruled that a child’s attendance at college – including “living” at college – is a change in circumstance which should lead to a review of the amount of … Continue reading
What’s in a Name?
Part of the healing process of divorce is coming to the understanding that once the divorce is finalized, you have an opportunity to begin a new and different life. For many, leaving behind a spouse’s surname would go a long … Continue reading
