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By Colleen Murphy | January 22, 2024
"Other legislators and governors may take notice and say, 'Well, maybe we can do something like this in our own jurisdiction in order to further assist and provide protection for survivors of domestic violence who are pregnant," said retired Superior Court Judge Lawrence R. Jones.
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By New Jersey Law Journal | January 22, 2024
This year's family law special section covers the antiquated legal difficulties that same-sex couples face when they try to adopt; offers advice about dividing child custody time in ways that are best for the child; explains the many nuances of dividing business and retirement assets in divorce; and much more.
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By Lisa S. Presser and Brian M. Balduzzi | January 22, 2024
With many couples choosing to wed for the first time later in life, and other couples choosing to re-marry in their golden years, changes in marital status can impact a family's estate planning in important ways. Both family law and estate planning attorneys should be aware of the substantive nuances each brings to the client relationship as well as ethical issues in this type of engagement.
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By Tracy Julian and Matthew A. Smuro | January 22, 2024
Equitable distribution of assets is a multi-phase process that includes: (1) identifying each asset owned by either party; (2) valuing each asset; and (3) allocating ownership interests and distributing each asset pursuant to the factors set forth in N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23.1.
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By Tanya N. Helfand | January 22, 2024
When negotiating equitable distribution in a divorce, both sides should consider the possible benefits and risks of the division of assets in equitable distribution. One option that can work in many cases is the immediate offset of a pension based on present value.
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By David Carton and Lynne Strober | January 22, 2024
One of the roles of a family law attorney is to play defense with respect to dissipation of a marital estate during a divorce. There are two vehicles an attorney can use to achieve the goal of preventing the sale of real estate: (1) obtain an order prohibiting the sale of real property; or (2) file a notice of lis pendens.
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By Rebecca E. Frino and Xena A. Balcazar | January 22, 2024
Has a client asked you to look under every rock to account for every dollar spent in their 20-plus year marriage? Has a party refused to provide responses to discovery to the point where litigation has ground to a halt and the case cannot proceed? Has a client demanded that you depose the other party's employer? If you are regularly involved in divorce litigation, the answer to these questions is likely a resounding "yes."
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By Kristen E. Marinaccio | January 22, 2024
Even with the steps forward taken by this state to promote equality for same-sex couples with respect to marriage and adoption, it is evident there are still gaps in our statutory scheme that need reform to adequately reflect society's evolving attitude to promoting strong family structures for all couples seeking to start a family.
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By Bari Weinberger | January 22, 2024
In 2024, helping our clients become unstuck in their custody issues requires looking beyond the standard model that "conflict=court" to find innovative solutions that sidestep court delays while still protecting children's best interests.
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By Deborah E. Nelson | January 22, 2024
Deborah E. Nelson offers a case study to demonstrate the risks and rewards of spousal support buyout.
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In Memoriam: Richard "Dick" K. DeScherer (1944-2024) We mourn the loss of our friend and former partner and Co-Chairman, Richard "Dick" K. DeScherer. Dick was a member of Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP for more than 24 years. He was the consummate business lawyer, wonderful colleague and true friend. He joined the Bloomberg organization in 2012, a client for whom he had served as their principal legal advisor since their inception, and later was appointed as a member of their board. Dick's knowledge and experience were unparalleled, as evidenced by appointment to leadership and board positions at numerous well-respected organizations. He was deeply involved in civic and community engagements through his work with the S.L.E. (Lupus) Foundation, Lupus Research Institute, United Hospital Fund of New York, Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, National Dance institute, and Baryshnikov Dance Foundation, among others. He received an LL.M. in Taxation from New York University in 1970, a J.D. from Georgetown University Law Center in 1969, and a B.A. from the University of Virginia in 1966. He was a member of the American Bar Association, the New York State Bar Association and the Association of the Bar of the City of New York. We offer our sincerest condolences to his family, including his wife Jennie, son Christopher and wife Amanda, daughter Kate, and grandchildren Emmett, Serena, George, Emily and Madeline. We will remember Dick with the utmost respect, admiration and affection. His loss will be felt by his many friends and colleagues at Willkie, and by all those whose lives he touched.
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Welcome Judge Joseph Quinn (Ret.) The Honorable Joseph P. Quinn, J.S.C., retired New Jersey Superior Court Judge, served for 23 years in the court s Civil, Chancery, and Family Divisions, where he was a strong proponent of mediation and alternate dispute resolution. As the head of Ansell.Law s mediation practice, Judge Quinn provides a valuable resource to parties seeking a final and efficient resolution of their disputes. ANSELL GRIMM & AARON, PC 732-922-1000 https://ansell.law/