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Published By The Rotolo Law Firmen-us2008-07-21T08:42:39-05:00No Binding Arbitration of Custody or Parenting-Time Issues, Court Says
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A three-judge Appellate Division panel recently ruled out binding, nonappealable arbitration as a way to settle custody and parenting time disputes. Arbitration is a favored remedy for settling disputes, but parties can’t bargain away the court’s obligation under the principle...Alimony / Spousal Supportnewjerseyfamilylawblog-12008-07-21T08:42:39-05:00New Jersey Supreme Court says cohabitation no longer a requirement for Palimony.
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The New Jersey Supreme Court ruled last month that “[c]ohabitation is not an essential requirement for a cause of action for palimony, but a marital-type relationship is required.” In Devaney V. L’Esperance, Not Reported A.2d., 2008 WL 2491976 (NJ). The...Alimony / Spousal Supportnewjerseyfamilylawblog-12008-07-07T09:49:19-05:00New Jersey: Cutting Off the Elective Share
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What if you do not have a will, you only have a few weeks left to live, and you do not want your spouse to inherit your estate? In New Jersey, a surviving spouse has a right of election to...Alimony / Spousal Supportnewjerseyfamilylawblog-12007-08-27T16:32:31-05:00New Jersey Parentage
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Paternity testing can cost up to $500, not including attorneys fees, should you desire representation. If the father of your child contests paternity, you should file a Paternity Complaint wherein a hearing will take place and a paternity test will...Child Custodynewjerseyfamilylawblog-12007-08-17T17:21:18-05:00In New Jersey a Child Support Agreement that Deviates from the Guidelines is Superseded by the State when the Payee is a Recipient of TANF
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Let's say you and your ex have an agreement, whether verbal or written, that you will pay to your ex $300 in child support, when according to the Guidelines, you should be paying $800. Well, this is obviously agreeable to...Child Supportnewjerseyfamilylawblog-12007-08-02T15:46:42-05:00New Jersey: Termination of Parental Rights
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In a recent New Jersey case, a mother's parental rights were reinstated after the New Jersey State Supreme Court found that DYFS failed to prove the mother was unwilling and unable to eliminate threats of harm (in this case,...Child Custodynewjerseyfamilylawblog-12007-07-10T18:25:52-05:00Custody – David Hasselhoff
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On June 15, 2007, former Baywatch star and singer, David Hasselhoff won full and physical custody of his two teenage daughters, 14 year-old Hayley and 17 year-old Taylor-Ann. His ex-wife, Pamela Bach, has been granted alternate weekends and on Wednesday...Child Custodynewjerseyfamilylawblog-12007-06-21T16:42:06-05:00New Jersey Court Orders Retroactive Increase in Child Support Where Motion was Never Filed
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Hamilton v. Mamroud, N.J.Super.A.D. 2007(unpublished opinion). The parties had one son together. They divorced agreeing to joint custody with mother having primary residence. Eleven years after the divorce, in November of 2001, the Middlesex County Board of Social Services notified...Child Supportnewjerseyfamilylawblog-12007-06-17T14:23:07-05:00Divorce - Danny Bonaduce & Gretchen Bonaduce
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On April 10, 2007, Gretchen Bonaduce filed for divorce from former “Partridge Family” child star, and now radio and TV host, Dante Daniel (“Danny”) Bonaduce after 17 years of marriage, citing irreconcilable differences. According to the divorce papers, Gretchen is...Divorcenewjerseyfamilylawblog-12007-06-15T17:20:33-05:00New Jersey Appellate Division Reverses Summary Judgment in Same Sex Equitable Distribution Case
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Gruber v. Rixford, N.J.Super.A.D., 2007 (unpublished opinion). A same sex couple purchased a townhouse together, in which title was held solely in defendant's name as was the mortgage on the property. The plaintiff expended approximately $55,000 toward the purchase of...Equitable Distributionnewjerseyfamilylawblog-12007-06-05T13:07:35-05:00