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By Richard D. Sanders and Stacey Valentine Fielding | July 24, 2017
Same-sex couples registered under New Jersey's Domestic Partnership Act are not entitled to the marital deduction for purposes of calculating the New Jersey estate tax due at the death of the first partner, according to a recent, published opinion out of the Appellate Division.
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By Tracy Julian | July 24, 2017
In many cases, the application of the 16 statutory factors regarding equitable distribution will result in a disproportionate division of the assets to achieve equity in light of the entire circumstances.
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By Alexandra M. Kachala and Michael H. Karu | July 24, 2017
In many cases, the financial minutia of the dissolving marriage may be examined in the form of a "lifestyle analysis," but is it really necessary, and does the cost justify the benefit?
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By thelegalintelligencer | The Legal Intelligencer | July 21, 2017
Family court was precluded from making a finding of aggravated circumstances in a petition alleging child abuse unless the court first determined the victim child to be dependent. Order of the family court vacated.
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By thelegalintelligencer | The Legal Intelligencer | July 21, 2017
Trial court that issued initial custody determination retained exclusive, continuing jurisdiction over custody, and further had jurisdiction to determine whether another jurisdiction would be a more convenient forum warranting transfer of jurisdiction and venue. Order of the trial court affirmed.
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By therecorder | The Recorder | July 20, 2017
Cal.Sup.Ct.; S226416 The California Supreme Court affirmed a court of appeal decision. The court held that a showing of parental fault was not required…
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By Hugh J. Algeo IV | July 20, 2017
There is a growing trend in health insurance that will have an impact on family law, child support and spousal support. To reduce costs and increase preventative care, the health insurance industry is shifting focus toward high-deductible health plans (HDHPs). An increasing number of employers are eliminating traditional health insurance plans as they currently exist entirely in favor of HDHPs.
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By ctlawtribune | Connecticut Law Tribune | July 20, 2017
Melissa A. Federico of Hartford's Murtha Cullina has been elected to the board of directors of Lawyers for Children America.
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By njlawjournal | New Jersey Law Journal | July 20, 2017
N.J. Properly Continued Jurisdiction over Custody Where Parties Consented to Jurisdiction While One Party Continued to Reside There
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By newyorklawjournal | New York Law Journal | July 18, 2017
Husband Fails to Provide Proof of Residency To Commence, Maintain Divorce Proceeding
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