By newyorklawjournal | New York Law Journal | June 30, 2017
Denial of Mother's Relocation, With Parties' Child, to Florida is Affirmed, Explained
By Law Journal Editorial Board | June 30, 2017
Although Christie's conditional veto will not change matters for older teenagers, we urge the Legislature to accept his proposed changes so that young teenagers will be protected. It is at least a first step in the right direction.
By julie R. Colton | June 29, 2017
Pennsylvania was the second state in the nation to provide a civil remedy for domestic violence. Since 1976 when the initial law was passed the Protection From Abuse Act at Pa. C.S.A. 6100. et sec. has evolved into a comprehensive statute package.
By James W. Cushing | June 29, 2017
It is widely known that it is public policy is to ensure children receive the support they need from their parents. In the vast majority of cases, a child support obligation terminates when a child reaches the age of majority (age 18) or graduates from high school, whichever is later, however, the Superior Court of Pennsylvania, in the recent matter of Somerset County Children and Youth Services v. H.B.R., 155 A.3d 627 (Pa. Super. 2017), has addressed the atypical situation when a child reaches the age of majority yet still remains subject to a dependency order.
By Michael Booth | June 28, 2017
A New Jersey judge has ruled in a case of first impression that the best interest of the child standard should apply when a transgender minor is seeking to have his or her name legally changed to more accurately reflect the gender identity.
By Adina Solomon | June 28, 2017
Practice Profile: Anderson represents domestic violence victims in family law cases, especially those involving custody and child support. She also does…
By Michael Booth | June 27, 2017
Democratic lawmakers in New Jersey are once again trying to enact legislation—already vetoed twice by Republican Gov. Chris Christie—that would permit legally binding gestational carrier agreements.
By Michael E. Bertin | June 27, 2017
Within the last five years, the issue of evidence outside of the record being considered by the trial court was raised in an appeal from a custody order in CMP v. MP, 54 A.3 950 (Pa. Super. 212)). Recently, the case of Johnson v. Johnson, 153 A.3 318 (Pa. Super. 2016), was decided and the vacating and remanding of the order was based on a similar reasoning.
By P.J. D'Annunzio | June 27, 2017
A federal appeals court has upheld the dismissal of several New Jersey judges from a lawsuit brought by fathers challenging the constitutionality of the state's child custody laws.
By Catherine Wilson | June 27, 2017
Margaret Rosenbaum retired this year after serving 12 years as a magistrate handling complex cases in the family division.
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