Loveland v. Hauke, N.J.Super.A.D., 2007 (unpublished opinion). This is a domestic violence case where the plaintiff alleged defendant acted with a purpose or intent to harass. The plaintiff, in attempting to explain her fear, attempted to testify to incidents that were not outlined in her complaint. In fact, the plaintiff…
The New Jersey legislature is joining other northeastern states in how it handles family law matters. Within the last few months, not only has New Jersey passed a civil union statute, but it has added irreconcilable differences to its causes of action for divorce. It has always been that a…
New Jersey joined the company of Connecticut and Vermont when it passed a Bill legalizing civil unions. See http://www.state.nj.us/treasury/taxation/index.html?civilunionact.htm~mainFrame See http://www.state.nj.us/treasury/taxation/index.html?civilunionact.htm~mainFrame The requirements for the dissolution of a civil union are quite similar to those for marriages. On February 19, 2007, N.J.S.A. 2A:34-2.1 came into effect, providing the state with…
On or about February 1, 2007, Actress Anne Heche was served with divorce papers from her husband of over five years, cameraman and “stay-at-home dad”, Coley Laffoon, who filed “irreconcilable differences”. However, it has been reported, but not confirmed, that the split was due to a budding relationship with Ms.…
After seven years of marriage, Actress, Laura Jeanne “Reese Witherspoon” filed for divorce from Actor, Matthew “Ryan Phillippe” on November 8, 2006, on the grounds of “irreconcilable differences”. However, it has been circulated Mr. Phillippe had an affair with a co-star, was excessively partying, and indulged in drugs. Ms. Witherspoon…
So, you are in the middle of a divorce and you think your spouse is cheating on you….should you start snooping about your spouse’s belongings? Perhaps you have the sudden urge to go through your spouse’s email….can you do this? The computer was purchased during the marriage and belongs to…
Let’s say you and your spouse want a divorce but you don’t want to hire attorneys. The two of you feel that you can draft a reasonable property settlement agreement and work with the county court clerk regarding procedural matters. Beware of your future. Your ex-spouse may challenge the validity…
Is a person you care about going through a divorce? Do you think that person, not only needs an attorney, but needs someone to act in his/her best interest due to his/her cognitive disability? If this person in your life is mentally incapacitated, it is likely his/her attorney will petition…
As as initial matter, it is important to note the New Jersey court system encourages parties to a divorce to settle. The Courts prefer when parties can resolve financial and custodial issues without judicial intervention. The terms of settlement are embodied in a Property Settlement Agreement, also known as a…
UNDEREMPLOYMENT In some circumstances, a party who is obligated to pay alimony and/or child support may change their employment, earn substantially less than before, and seek to have either obligation decreased on the basis of decreased income. The New Jersey Courts will not overlook this event; it is not a…