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Know how to protect yourself from domestic violence

The Superbowl is a few weeks away. While most people can enjoy the game with family and friends, some cannot. Whether fueled by alcohol, gambling, or other factors, statistics sadly show that the domestic violence escalates around this time. If … Continue reading

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Is it time for a change?

Having just flipped the calendar to a new year, many people make New Year’s Resolutions.  Often, these resolutions concern habits or behaviors someone may want to change in order to improve their daily life.  For many people, one such change … Continue reading

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European Court strikes a blow to parental rights

While this is a European case and NOT a NJ / United States case it present a devastating insight into a Court’s role in balancing the best interests of a child and parental rights.  http://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/against-his-parents%e2%80%99-wishes-this-terminally-ill-infant-will-be-allowed-to-die/ar-BBDsI95?ocid=spartanntp

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Log on to Facebook & get served with a lawsuit

Used by millions of people, Facebook is typically used to connect friends and family.  However, in another example of how technology and the law intersect, Facebook can now be uses to connect you with your legal adversaries!  This development is … Continue reading

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Who can talk to the GAL in my custody case?

In highly custody child custody and parenting cases the court has the authority to appoint a Guardian Ad Litem (GAL) for teh child(ren).  The GAL is tasked with assessing the respective positions of the parents and advise the court as … Continue reading

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