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September 9, 2021
New Jersey Child Custody and Cannabis Use
How Could Marijuana Affect Your Child Custody Case? New Jersey parents may be concerned about how cannabis consumption could affect their child custody case, especially after the marijuana legalization legislation that went into effect in 2021. While substance use or abuse may be considered by the family courts when determining child custody and parental rights,…
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August 31, 2021
How Savings Can Affect an Alimony Award in New Jersey
Spousal Support: Including Savings in the Picture When a New Jersey couple decides to divorce, alimony can be an important factor in the final settlement of the case. This is especially true when there is a large disparity in incomes between the parties or when one party has been a long-term stay-at-home parent. There are…
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August 23, 2021
Vaccination Disputes and New Jersey Child Custody
Legal Child Custody and Vaccinations in New Jersey With the rise in attention to vaccinations accompanying the COVID-19 pandemic as well as increased publicity given to the “anti-vax” movement and vaccine naysayers, disputes over child vaccination may become more prominent in family law matters. The COVID vaccines are currently available for children aged 12 and…
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August 14, 2021
New Jersey’s “Red Flag” Laws in Domestic Violence Cases
Extreme Risk Protective Orders and Domestic Violence In 2018, New Jersey adopted the Extreme Risk Protective Order Act, gun control legislation that allows family or household members, police and prosecutors, or other third parties to obtain a court order to prevent another person from purchasing guns or to remove any firearms they currently possess. Under…
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August 7, 2021
When Does Domestic Violence Law Apply in NJ?
Domestic Violence in New Jersey Family Law Domestic violence is a serious concern that poses a major threat to the health, lives and welfare of New Jersey residents, and it can be an important issue in family law matters. New Jersey’s state law on domestic violence, the Prevention of Domestic Violence Act, is intended to…
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July 31, 2021
Key Tasks to Deal With After Divorce
What to Do After Your Divorce Divorce in New Jersey can be a challenging experience on multiple levels, from negotiating or litigating a solution to dealing with the emotional fallout. However, there are also important practical steps for you to take after your divorce in order to prepare for the future. These are some of…
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July 27, 2021
How New Jersey Courts are Handling Litigation
COVID-19 Brings Changes to Litigation in New Jersey The COVID-19 pandemic has changed many aspects of life in New Jersey, and the courtroom and litigation processes are no exceptions. If you are considering a divorce, you may wonder how the pandemic might affect the scheduling and process of your case. Some of the changes that…
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July 25, 2021
Changes to New Jersey Court Proceedings
COVID-19 Brings Changes to Litigation in New Jersey The COVID-19 pandemic has changed many aspects of life in New Jersey, and the courtroom and litigation processes are no exceptions. If you are considering a divorce, you may wonder how the pandemic might affect the scheduling and process of your case. Some of the changes that…
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