By Marianna Wharry | September 8, 2023
The high court said that while the lump sum provision would constitute an unenforceable penalty had it been in a traditional common law contract, Lloyd and Niceta's marital agreements are not governed by the same principles.
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By Helene M. Weiss and Daniel Pollack | September 8, 2023
A discussion of the issues involved in the difficult decision to bring a lawsuit by a child sexual abuse survivor where the attorney must be sensitive to the client's experience, yet frank about possible case outcomes.
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By Jessica L. Underwood | September 8, 2023
The governor signed the new laws on June 30, and they took effect on July 1. As with any statutory amendments, confusion arises as to when the amended statutes apply and what impact they have on pending cases, which leads to issues for appeal. This article considers the new amendments and their ramifications for appeals.
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By Rebecca L. Palmer | September 7, 2023
At our firm, we have helped clients get to the other side of what is unquestionably one of the most challenging times in their lives. Our work entails not merely untangling all of the legal issues (and paperwork) that accompany marital dissolution but also being our clients' adviser and confidante. After all, there's a reason my profession's name derives from a Latin root meaning "advocate."
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By Colleen Murphy | September 6, 2023
"The New Jersey State Bar Association believes that the right to marry or enter into civil unions is a fundamental right for which race should not be a factor," New Jersey State Bar President Timothy F. McGoughran said in a statement emailed to the Law Journal. "The United States Supreme Court declared this right fundamental under the Equal Protection Clause in 'Loving v. Virginia' and this bill ensures that New Jersey takes the important step to ensure that remains true in our state on this day and in the future."
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By Amanda O'Brien | September 5, 2023
John Han was a trial attorney in the U.S. Department of Justice's organized crime and gang section for 15 years.
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By Alan Feigenbaum | September 1, 2023
In a New York divorce, who pays for sorority expenses? We can look to Judge Sondra Mendelson-Toscano's decision in C.A.B. v. D.S.B. for guidance. The focus of this article will be the mother's request in C.A.B. to hold the father responsible for reimbursing her with his pro rata share of their daughter's sorority costs.
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By Cheryl Miller | August 30, 2023
Riverside County Superior Court Commissioner Wendy Harris, who was temporarily suspended from practicing law in 2021, had been disciplined by her presiding judge for displaying poor temperament in a different family law case.
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By Elisa Reiter and Daniel Pollack | August 29, 2023
Employees who are victims of domestic violence need to grasp the importance of understanding their rights and protections under both state and federal law. Employers should also be aware of their obligations to provide leave and reasonable accommodations to employees who are victims of domestic violence.
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By Matheu D. Nunn and Taryn R. Zimmerman | August 25, 2023
The Supreme Court's 'Cardali' decision held that the prima facie burden is simply a "threshold showing required so that the privacy of the spouse or civil union partner receiving alimony is not invaded in pursuit of a baseless cohabitation claim." The court—in what is an important clarification—held that the prima facie showing "is not intended to impose a high bar."
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