http://www.newjerseyfamilylawblog.com/ Published by The Rotolo Law Firm en-us 2012-02-05T13:01:27-05:00 http://www.newjerseyfamilylawblog.com/2012/02/where_children_are_concerned_a.html When a couple divorces, it is easy to understand why some may want to erase all evidence of the failed relationship. That’s one reason behind women reclaiming their maiden names as part of their divorce settlements. But when children are... Laws Protecting Children newjerseyfamilylawblog-1 2012-02-05T13:01:27-05:00 http://www.newjerseyfamilylawblog.com/2012/01/nj_supreme_court_win_by_rotolo.html In an article dated January 5, 2012, Matt Friedman, Statehouse Bureau reported on the Assembly panel approval of a bill that removes the State's two-year statute of limitations for lawsuits for child sexual abuse. Victor Rotolo's 2008 landmark case paved... Laws Protecting Children newjerseyfamilylawblog-1 2012-01-27T10:13:28-05:00 http://www.newjerseyfamilylawblog.com/2012/01/new_jersey_joins_four_other_st.html New Jersey service men and women no longer have to put off their wedding plans due to deployment to active duty thanks to new legislation signed into law by Gov. Chris Christie last week. The law allows for marriage by... Marriage newjerseyfamilylawblog-1 2012-01-22T12:15:08-05:00 http://www.newjerseyfamilylawblog.com/2012/01/state_is_considering_waiving_w.html The wait may soon be over for couples seeking to marry in New Jersey as the State Assembly considers a proposal to allow for same-day issuance of marriage licenses. (1) Some requirements for marriage licenses can vary by municipality (2),... Marriage newjerseyfamilylawblog-1 2012-01-07T14:24:03-05:00 http://www.newjerseyfamilylawblog.com/2011/12/judge_considers_special_circum.html In a complicated case involving same-sex unions and surrogacy, a Hudson County judge recently put controversy aside and decided custody of twin girls based on their best interest. All custody cases carry their own complications. If, after reading the following,... Child Custody newjerseyfamilylawblog-1 2011-12-28T22:50:29-05:00 http://www.newjerseyfamilylawblog.com/2011/12/will_new_jersey_follow_massach.html At least one private New Jersey citizens group is working toward making sure the words “till death do us part” refers to marriage and not alimony payments. The group, New Jersey Alimony Reform, is hoping State lawmakers can be persuaded... Alimony / Spousal Support newjerseyfamilylawblog-1 2011-12-12T06:48:49-05:00 http://www.newjerseyfamilylawblog.com/2011/11/holland_township_couple_fights.html Custody is defined as having the legal responsibility to care for and/or make decisions on behalf of a child under 18. (1) Most consider it a parental right, but there are times when the custody of a child can be... Child Custody newjerseyfamilylawblog-1 2011-11-23T08:00:35-05:00 http://www.newjerseyfamilylawblog.com/2011/11/increase_in_income_following_s.html When a couple comes to an agreement to terminate their marriage, getting a court to make it official usually is not an issue. Resolving the associated aspects of divorce is where it can get complicated. If you are seeking a... Alimony / Spousal Support newjerseyfamilylawblog-1 2011-11-12T09:37:18-05:00 http://www.newjerseyfamilylawblog.com/2011/11/even_federal_agencies_are_boun_1.html New Jersey, like most other states, takes the issue of child support seriously. There are processes in place to aid those seeking to collect child support and stiff penalties for those who fail to make their payments. If, after reading... Child Support newjerseyfamilylawblog-1 2011-11-01T18:05:54-05:00 http://www.newjerseyfamilylawblog.com/2011/10/court_parental_autonomy_cannot_1.html Sometimes things stand in the way of parents’ ability to raise their children – financial distress, illness, substance abuse - to name a few. When this happens, custody can be turned over to someone else: a grandparent, another relative or... Child Custody newjerseyfamilylawblog-1 2011-10-15T08:19:19-05:00