Traveling with children after a divorce can be complicated. Before making arrangements to travel abroad with children, one should take into account several factors. Taking children out of the country without the consent of the other parent can have serious consequences. Traveling overseas without consent can be the basis of a child abduction case and […]
A guardian ad litem (GAL) is a special representative appointed by the court to act on behalf of another party. It could be for an infant or minor or another person who has been determined to be incapable of making important life decisions as these parties need help protecting their rights in court. The guardian […]
After a divorce, sharing custody of the children can be complicated, especially if both parents are working. Shuttling children to and from activities and between homes while holding down a job requires real time management skill and a solid parenting time schedule. If you are in the process of working out a parenting time agreement, […]
As the warmer months approach, students start thinking about spring break. This vacation from school work is a welcome respite for kids and teens, but it can present some challenges for divorced parents that share custody. Since this time-off is arranged by educational institutions at the start of each school year, parents and caregivers should […]
Husbands and wives are not the only people affected by a divorce; children are also affected. The State of New Jersey recognizes that children also have the right to be represented. In certain circumstances, it may be appropriate to make an application for counsel for a child or a guardian ad litem. Pursuant to New Jersey […]
As family law attorneys, we have all unfortunately dealt with the scenario of the adversary filing motion after motion to seek the same relief to which they were previously denied. The question becomes, is there a way to stop this harassing motion practice? The court must carefully review materials submitted to avoid harassing litigation. Kozak […]
Superior Court Judge, Liliana DeAvila-Silebi, sitting in Passaic County, was removed from the bench yesterday. Previously, Judge DeAvila-Silebi was the Presiding Judge for the Criminal Part in Bergen County from 2010-2015. She was then transferred to Passaic County where she sat in the Civil Part. Since June of this year, she has been suspended without pay due […]
Every couple has their own reasons for divorcing. For many married couples, financial problems, infidelity, or the stress of everyday life can lead to a breakup. One study suggests that another contributing factor of divorce for many couples is their job profession. A statistician analyzed United States Census Bureau data from the 2015 American Community Survey and […]
Dealing with addiction in a marriage is, sadly, a very common problem. According to a 2013 National Survey on Drug Use and Health, an estimated 24.6 million people are in a marriage where one spouse is an addict. Unfortunately, people who suffer from addictive behaviors, such as alcohol abuse or gambling, are also at a higher risk for divorce. […]
It has been thirty (30) years since the New Jersey Supreme Court issued its decision on the landmark case of In Re Baby M, which banned gestational carrier agreements. In the Baby M case, William Stern entered into a surrogacy agreement with Mary Beth Whitehead, the gestational carrier. Per the terms of their surrogacy agreement, Ms. […]
