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November 19, 2019
What is Emancipation in New Jersey?
As a general matter, New Jersey parents must pay child support until the emancipation of a child. Emancipation is a term that describes the occurrence of an event wherein a child has moved beyond the “sphere of influence” of his or her parents. In other words, emancipation is the act by which a parent relinquishes…
File Under: Child Support, Custody, Emancipation
November 6, 2019
Divorcing Police Officers Face Unique Parenting Time Issues
Divorcing police officers and firefighters, like other clients, face a multitude of issues. For most parties, the paramount concern is custody and parenting time when there are children born of the marriage. For most parents who work “9 to 5” jobs, there will be a traditional custody and parenting time arrangement. This agreement is either…
File Under: Custody, Divorce, Family Law, Parenting Time
November 3, 2019
Cohabitation – Don’t Misquote, Misapply or Misuse Landau v. Landau
Landau v. Landau does not address the merits of what is or is not cohabitation. Further, this case does not address whether the facts specific to it establish prima facia evidence of cohabitation. Landau does stand for the proposition that a court must first find a prima facia showing of cohabitation before it can order…
File Under: Cohabitation
November 1, 2019
Private School Costs in New Jersey Divorces
In a New Jersey case where the parties’ agreement calls for them to “equally divide…school costs,” and one party does not contribute to the costs for years, even though not explicitly asked to do so, a court can enforce the agreement and compel contribution. In the unpublished Appellate Division case of Fanelli v. Hnatowski, the…
File Under: Child Support, College Expenses, Family Law, Matrimonial & Family Law
November 1, 2019
New Jersey Intrastate Relocation and A.J. v. R.J.
Here is an interesting case regarding New Jersey intrastate relocation. In the case of A.J. v. R.J., the mother unilaterally moved 62.3 miles away from Elizabeth, New Jersey to Mt. Holly, New Jersey after sending only one text message to the father about the move. The father is an active and involved parent. He enjoyed…
File Under: Relocation
October 26, 2019
Grounds for Divorce in New Jersey
A client may want a divorce, but may be unsure on what basis a court would grant them a divorce. In New Jersey, there are several grounds for divorce. The legal term for grounds for divorce is “cause of action.” In every divorce, a party has to allege a specific cause of action that warrants…
File Under: Divorce, Irreconcilable Differences, Matrimonial & Family Law
October 18, 2019
What About The Family Dog!? Asked a Divorced Parent
For many of our clients, a family dog is an integral and beloved part of the family. They provide ample love and support. We couldn’t possibly imagine having to part ways with a pet as a result of a separation or divorce. This is especially true for our client’s with children who have grown attached…
File Under: Custody, Divorce, Matrimonial & Family Law, Parenting Time
October 11, 2019
What Records and Documents Should I Gather if I am Considering a Divorce?
If you are considering a divorce in New Jersey, a wise starting point is to inventory your financial records and documents. Here is a list of 14 records you should gather: Social Security Earnings Statement. This is a snap shot of both parties’ respective income. The statement shows a clear picture of the earning history…
File Under: Divorce, Family Law, Matrimonial & Family Law
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