Tag Archives: NJ

Is the spousal privilege about to end?

It has been long established in NJ that private communications between spouses are protected and a spouse cannot be compelled to disclose the subject of the communications – even if the subject is illegal activity. A new bill before the … Continue reading

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Is it legal to record a conversation with my spouse?

The recent scandal involving the owner of the L.A. Clippers raises an important issue for individuals going through a divorce in NJ. As we all know, the firestorm erupted because a recording of a conversation was leaked to the media. … Continue reading

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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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Leaving child alone in car can be neglect

In a controversial decision that has garnered a significant amount of media attention, the NJ Appellate Court has held that leaving a child alone and unattended in a car when the car is running can give rise to a charge … Continue reading

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