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Continuing duty to exchange tax returns after NJ Divorce
In a recent unpublished opinion the Appellate Division required a litigant paying alimony to provide tax returns to his former spouse for so long as alimony arrearages existed. After a history of failing to abide by agreements to pay alimony, … Continue reading
Pro se litigant held to terms in a consent order
All too often people make the decision to represent themselves in divorce proceedings. In doing so, the litigant runs the risks of entering into agreements or having decisions made without a full understanding of the law. The case referenced below … Continue reading
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Doctors required to report child abuse even if evidence is less than conclusive
In a case which is designed to protect children in NJ from abuse, the Appellate Court now requires doctors treating children to report abuse if the physician has a “reasonable cause to believe that a child has been subjected to … Continue reading
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Martital Fault can be a factor in alimony determinations
In an effort to reduce much of the emotional toll of a divorce, NJ law is generally disinclined to use marital fault as a factor when making alimony determinations. Deciding which party is at fault for the breakdown can be … Continue reading
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Domestic violence & temporary custody
In a recently decided appellate division case, the panel reaffirmed the current law in NJ which holds that there is a presumption in favor of the victim of domestic violence having temporary custody of the children. Also, it appears, for … Continue reading
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