Although incarceration for failure to pay child support is a last resort for most judges, it is still a very real penalty for failing to meet your child support obligations. The possibility of sentencing someone to jail for a civil offense brings up an interesting legal dilemma
The right to free speech is probably the most recognized amendment in the U.S. Constitution, but there has always been considerable debate over what the Founding Fathers meant by “freedom of speech”. Regardless of their intent, amendments are in themselves, amenable to change and clarification. ...
Spousal privilege, known as as “marital privilege” in New Jersey, refers to confidential communications made between spouses, which cannot be disclosed without the consent of both parties. The only exception is when “the communication is relevant to an issue in an action between them
While divorce is the end of many wonderful and important aspects of your life, it can also be a new beginning for personal and professional opportunities.
The concept of pets has evolved tremendously over time, transforming the status of animals such as dogs and cats from four-legged workers to valued members of the family. Dogs, especially, retain much of the physicality that made them effective security guards, sheep herders, etc.
Immigrant status has long been a hot-button issue, particularly now with President-Elect Donald's Trump's promise to deport up to 3 million undocumented immigrants with criminal records. Many local law enforcement agencies have released public statements saying that they will not help Trump
Preparing for a rainy day is an aspect of financial planning that most of us learn early on in our lives. Even those who earn high salaries and contribute to retirement plans could end up financial ruined from circumstances like job loss and disability
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Most people have some level of familiarity with restraining orders, especially if they ever been a victim of domestic violence, or know someone who has been a victim of domestic violence. It's a great form of protection.
The New Jersey Superior Courts oversee a wide range of cases involving family dynamics, especially between parents and children. When cases directly involve custody disputes between divorcing or unmarried parents, the Court may appoint a guardian ad litem (GAL) to represent the child
Children are normally dependent on their parents or guardians to make decisions on their behalf. There are, however, many unfortunate cases in which children are the victims of abuse and/or neglect. Other cases involve children who are caught in the middle of a custody dispute, and feel that thei...
Most custody agreements consist of one primary custodian, with the non-custodial parent having a set number of visitation days/ hours per week. Deciding which party gets primary custody is rarely a matter of who is the “better” parent, but rather an issue of which household offers a more stable ...
For most parents, child support terminates upon the child finishing college or becoming legally emancipated. Disabled children, however, typically need support for the rest of their lives. In addition to child support, there must be a plan for how the child will be supported after the death of ...
The child's best interest is the primary factor in the determination of a parenting plan, but deciding what truly is best for a child requires careful examination of numerous personal and social circumstances. Take, for example, the issues of breastfeeding, which has become a major political iss...
Manasquan Divorce Lawyer - Palimony is one of those issues that no one really likes to discuss, even though it has the potential to effect many long-term couples who live together, but choose to stay unmarried.
Tinton Falls Divorce Lawyer discusses medical coverage after the divorce
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Howell Divorce Attorney - The term "final judgment of divorce" implies a sense of permanence, but the courts do recognize that divorce agreements may need to be changed, or modified under certain circumstances.
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Middletown Divorce Lawyer -The word “narcissist” is often used to describe someone who is vain or egotistical, but the truth is, most people do exhibit these qualities to some extent in their daily lives. What distinguishes narcissism from ordinary levels of selfishness are extreme symptoms of personality traits
Red Bank Divorce Lawyer - Villani & DeLuca, PC is pleased to announce that partner, Vincent C. DeLuca, Esq., acted as a panelist for the Advanced Matrimonial Mediation Workshop held on November 126, 2019 at the New Jersey Law Center
Middletown Township Child Custody Lawyer -If you're a parent who is paying child support, you're probably aware that child support terminates at 19 unless the child can show that he or she is not fully emancipated.
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