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How to Present Your Story in Divorce Court: Evidence Strategies

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Divorce and family law proceedings can be emotionally charged and legally complex, particularly when disputes arise over issues such as property division, child custody, spousal support, or allegations of misconduct....more

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When Parental Discipline Becomes a Legal Issue: Key Takeaways from State v. Franck A. Amang for NJ Family Law Practitioners

The line between lawful parental discipline and criminal conduct can be a legal tightrope—especially when the Division of Child Protection and Permanency (DCP&P) is involved. The recent Appellate Division decision in State v....more

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Decision to Forgo Interview of Special Needs Child in Custody Determination Affirmed

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Under the New Jersey Court Rules, a trial judge presiding over a custody hearing is free to conduct an in-camera interview with the children whose custody is at issue, whether on the judge’s own accord or upon a party’s...more

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No, Courts Cannot Just Adopt A Court Appointed Expert’s Opinion Without a Cross Examination

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The Rules of Court clearly allow a Family Part Judge to appoint their own expert on any issues, whether custody or economic issues, in order to aid the court in making a decision on an issue before the Court. The Court rule...more

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Be Prepared for Your Divorce Series: Part IV – Do You Need Experts?

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One of the first things that you and your attorney will assess is whether you need any experts for your divorce case. There are many types of experts that can be employed in a divorce case, and your case may only need one,...more

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When It Comes To Custody Issues, Smoking Pot Is Not Necessarily A Smoking Gun

In an August 2, 2021 published decision by the Superior Court of New Jersey, Appellate Division, the Court held that a parent’s recreational marijuana usage cannot suffice as the sole or primary reason to terminate that...more

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Gag Orders In Child Custody; Can Best Interests & Free Speech Be Balanced?

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Father adopted a child with mother. Mother died two year later. Father remarried the stepmother in 2012, with whom this litigation took place. Stepmother adopted the child a year later. The marriage lasted less than a...more

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