Tag Archives: divorce

Parent on the hook for extracurricular activity expenses.

Posted on March 16, 2014 by Sandy Durst

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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NJ Alimony Reform: a reasonable position

Posted on February 24, 2014 by Sandy Durst

The topic of alimony reform in NJ has been popular in the media.  The issue is cloaked in misinformation and propaganda by agenda driven groups who use the word “reform” in an attempt to hide their personal agendas.  As a … Continue reading →

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Leaving child alone in car can be neglect

Posted on January 23, 2014 by Sandy Durst

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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Pilot program aims to track abusers in NJ

Posted on January 18, 2014 by Sandy Durst

A bill being considered by the NJ legislature aims to track those individuals who have committed domestic violence by making them wear an electronic ankle monitoring bracelet.  This is a well-intentioned plan and could add an additional layer of protection … Continue reading →

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NJ Senate Judiciary committee approves bill granting judges more discretion in child support cases.

Posted on December 17, 2013 by Sandy Durst

  As children grow older, the issue of when they may be deemed emancipated arises.  Emancipation is important because once found to be emancipated, parents have no legal duty to financially support the child. Bill Giving Judges More Discretion In … Continue reading →

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