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How Does Adultery Affect the Outcome of a Divorce?
New Jersey is one of seventeen states that are no-fault divorce states, meaning that when a couple files for divorce in the state of New Jersey, they generally cite irreconcilable …
What is a Litigation Control Group? Who are Eligible to be Members? How Does One Confirm the Participants?
A. Assessing the Structure of the Entity and Who the Attorney Represents When an attorney is brought into a potential investigation, regulatory, employment or litigation, or other legal advice matter …
Can I Modify my Child Custody Agreement?
In New Jersey, an application regarding custody will be decided by the court and an order will be entered. However, in New Jersey there is strong public policy in favor …
Digital Communications and Social Media Posts – A Fertile Source of Evidence in Criminal, Family Law, and Civil Litigation
Our courts have established how social media postings, including Texts, Twitter, Facebook, and other social media postings may be authenticated for admissibility in court. Authenticating such evidence is “flexible” and only …
How Do I Legally Change My Name?
People change their legal names for many reasons, most of them personal reasons. While anyone can adopt the informal use of a new name at any time (i.e., nicknames), if …
Who Gets to Decide What to Do with a Child’s Remains When the Parents are Divorced?
In a recent published case, the Appellate Division dealt with the sad circumstances addressing the disposition of the cremation remains and personal effects of a child, who passed away while …
What Do I Need to Consider Before Getting Remarried?
If your first marriage ended in divorce, and you are in a committed relationship with a new partner, the prospect of getting remarried may feel like a fresh start, and …
I just moved to a new state – where should I file a custody application?
According to Forbes, New Jersey was among the top 5 most expensive states to reside in 2022. For that reason, it is not uncommon for individuals to make the economic …
What Impact Does Domestic Violence Have on a Divorce Case?
People get divorced for a variety of reasons, including financial problems, communications issues, and infidelity. While it may be possible for some couples to work through some of these issues, …
What Is the Difference Between Alimony and Child Support?
When a couple makes the difficult and painful decision to get a divorce, there are a number of financial issues that must be resolved, from the division of marital assets …
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