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Will a bankruptcy filing impact my divorce?

Will a bankruptcy filing impact my divorce? By: Sandy Durst, Esq.        Lynch, Osborne, Gilmore & Durst A difficult economy often leads to divorce.  Difficult financial times also result in an increase in bankruptcy filings.  It is important that both … Continue reading

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Who pays for college after the divorce?

WHO PAYS FOR COLLEGE AFTER THE DIVORCE By:           Sandy Durst, Esq.                 Lynch, Osborne, Gilmore & Durst   The issue of who pays for the college education of unemancipated children after a divorce is often emotionally charged and financially stressful … Continue reading

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Prior testimony at a domestic violence trial may be used to impeach credibility.

A recently decided Appellate decision which was approved for publication, the court clarifies the rules on when and how  testimony from a domestic violence trial (which is a civil proceeding) may be used in a subsequent criminal case.  This decision … Continue reading

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Is child support appropriate for an adult child? Maybe, says the court.

 There are certain circumstances that arise which may warrant the ongoing payment of child support even after a child reaches adulthood.  The following excerpt from the NJ LAw Journal illustrates one such situation and highlights what each party must show … Continue reading

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Intent to harm is required for a finding of domestic violence

  Here is a case that brings some clarity to the often muddy waters of NJ domestic violence law.  The law rightfully recognizes that couples may often have legitmate reasons to argue and that not all fights warrant a finding … Continue reading

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