The issues with parental relocation in the State of New Jersey involve the tension between a custodial parent’s need or desire to relocate and the other parent’s right to maintain a meaningful relationship with his or her child. Baures v. Lewis, 167 N.J. 91 (2001) set the precedent for parental relocation in the State of […]
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Victims of sexual violence and intimidation desire safety and protection from future interactions with their offender and, now, as of July 1, 2015, Pennsylvania has become the 34th state to establish protection for sexual-assault victims. The Protection of Victims of Sexual Violence or Intimidation Act is modeled closely after the Protection from Abuse Act, but […]
Continue readingSocial Security is extremely important to our economic security. Social Security stands as one of the most complex areas in financial planning (let alone divorce planning), but most people overlook it. For divorcing couples, if proper planning is not done, the result could be economically detrimental. The purpose of this guide is to address some […]
Continue readingIn America, the backbone of our adversarial system is a jury trial. But as family law practitioners, we are often heard by judges sitting without a jury. Some Judges presiding at nonjury trials often circumvent the rules of evidence. Judges often admit evidence indiscriminately, ruling on weight and relevance only after all the facts of […]
Continue readingMany State Courts address the filing of income tax returns in divorce situations. Trial Courts have discretionary authority to compel parties in divorce proceedings to file joint tax returns. However, similar authority does no exist with respect to filing gift tax returns. Each person has a federal tax exemption for lifelong gifts and estate transfers […]
Continue readingA lot of couples are unsure what to put in their prenuptial agreement or even how to approach the subject with their partner.
Continue readingPeople often have a lot of misconceptions about the family law process.
Continue readingYou just got engaged and while flipping through your bridal magazines, you might be thinking, “Oh, I don’t need a prenup, only the rich and famous need a prenup.” But, that is not always so true anymore. A prenuptial agreement is part financial plan and part legal contract (also part romance squasher to some), yet at the end of the day it protects your interests should divorce occur.
Continue readingSupport and Taxes: How Child and Spousal Support Effect Your Taxes
Continue readingTo Grandmother’s House We Go? During the year, one very important custody question frequently comes up: Do grandparents have legal rights to see their grandchildren? Unfortunately, the answer is not super clear and depends on your particular state.
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