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Parent on the hook for extracurricular activity expenses.

Settlement agreements in NJ divorce and family law cases are given great deference and as affirmed in a recent decision as reported in the NJ Law Journal, litigants will be held to the terms of their agreements (http://www.njlawjournal.com/id=1202646121795?kw=Fencer%27s%20Father%20Can%27t%20Parry%20His%20Way%20Out%20of%20Extracurricular%20Activity%20Costs&et=editorial&bu=New%20Jersey%20Law%20Journal&cn=20140311&src=EMC-Email&pt=Daily%20News%20Alert)  This case … Continue reading

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All parents are not created equal

In a recently decided case that is sure to ignite controversy, a NJ court held that a mother can exclude the father of a child from the delivery room for the birth.  This appears to be the first time this issue … Continue reading

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Don’t hurt your case with your social media posts.

Social media has become commonplace in today’s society. It seems like everyone has a Facebook page, Twitter account or some other digital soapbox. Most often, posts or entertaining and largely irrelevant. However, if you are engaged in divorce litigation, your … Continue reading

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Is there a bench warrant out against you?

If you have fallen behind in your alimony and/or child support obligation in New Jersey one of the available enforcement techniques is to have a bench warrant issued against you. This means that if you are pulled over for any … Continue reading

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Do parents have to pay for college?

In a case before for the New Jersey Family Court in Morris County and which is gaining a tremendous amount of media attention a high school senior is suing her parents seeking a contribution towards college expenses. This case raises … Continue reading

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