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If a judge has some association with the attorneys or their clients in his courtroom, it may create a conflict of interest.  In the event of a potential conflict, the judge should probably recuse himself from the case,...

Country music singer Trace Adkins has settled his divorce case, according to TMZ.  Adkins and his wife, Rhonda, were married for 17 years.  Rhonda filed for divorce in March of 2014, citing irreconcilable...

Even after a divorce is complete, issues often continue to arise.  Former spouses still file motions regarding financial disagreements, parenting schedules, and the well-being of their children.  In contentious...

Sadly, there are often easily identifiable, indisputable, cut-and-dry instances of child abuse.  Sometimes, though, an incident falls in the grey area between child abuse and self-defense.  There are two sides to...

Parents have a duty to care for and protect their children.  If a parent can’t take care of her kids, the Division of Child Protection & Permanency (DCPP) steps in and takes the children away.  It is...

Stereotypically, we often think of mothers as the primary caregivers for children, and fathers as frequently being stuck footing the bill for many expenses.  Among these expenses is often the cost their children’s...

Many patients seeking major surgeries are unknowingly taking a greater risk than the standard risks associated with surgery.  Hospitals with little or no experience performing certain high-risk surgeries in the past year...

According to a Page Six report, celebrity chef Bobby Flay got an unwelcome surprise at his induction into the Hollywood Walk of Fame on June 2.  As he accepted his star as the first chef to be inducted, a plane...

When a judge is asked to adjudicate issues in a divorce case, it is important to cooperate with the discovery process and to provide the judge with the information that is needed to effectuate justice.  Otherwise, you...

The recent unpublished New Jersey Appellate Division case of Martinez v. Herbst addressed the liability of a dentist who allegedly breached the standard of care and harmed her patient during surgery. ...

In many medical malpractice cases, litigation often involves the taking of depositions.  Depositions are meetings prior to trial where the opposing party questions a witness and the witness provides sworn...

In medical malpractice suits, parties often look for highly qualified medical professionals to testify as expert witnesses.  However, it is important to be sure that the expert has experience and training that directly...

When a couple gets divorced, marital property and assets must be divided.  When one party owns a business, or when both parties jointly own a business, equitably dividing up that property becomes even more...

When a couple gets divorced, the issues of who will remain in the marital residence and what share of equity each party is entitled to often arise.  Even if there is a property settlement agreement (PSA), conflicts still...

In the recent unpublished New Jersey Appellate Division case Jackson v. Jackson, the plaintiff ex-husband appealed a post-divorce order for child support payments.  Plaintiff moved to emancipate the parties’ child...

The Associated Press has recently reported on accidents caused by tractor-trailers driving faster than they should, resulting in a number of accidents.  A tractor-trailer’s tires are designed for the truck to...

In matrimonial matters, the parties are often free to submit their case to arbitration rather than heading straight for the courtroom.  In some cases, arbitration may be less costly.  In most situations,...

In many child support cases, the parties are required to report their income to the court, especially if they are seeking a modification of their child support obligation.  It can often be difficult, however, for a court...

Many Americans who want to lose weight use dietary supplements.  The Food and Drug Administration, however, has thus far taken little action against manufacturers who include illegal substances in their dietary...

The New York Times recently reported on a growing concern in the United States—the excessive consumption of caffeine powder.  In a number of cases, individuals have overdosed on caffeine powder and died as a...