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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The recent unpublished New Jersey Appellate Division case of Martinez v. Herbst addressed the liability of a dentist who allegedly breached the standard of care and harmed her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In the recent unpublished New Jersey Appellate Division case Jackson v. Jackson, the plaintiff ex-husband appealed a post-divorce order for child support payments.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...

It is well known that parties are often ordered to share college expenses.  Most divorced parents agree to do so.  The question often arises, however, as to what expenses are included in college costs. The New...

In Iraldi v. Iraldi, a recent unpublished New Jersey Appellate Division case, Plaintiff appealed a trial court order that included the marital home and the land it was situated on as marital property.  Plaintiff...

In New Jersey, a child is not automatically emancipated at the age of 18.  Rather, to end a child support obligation, a parent must file a motion with the court to have the child emancipated.  Many times, however, a...

In the recent unpublished New Jersey Appellate Division case of Segobind v. Segobind, the New Jersey Appellate Division addressed the payment of money owed as a result of equitable distribution.    ...

The Wall Street Journal recently reported on a growing issue in the United States—an increased number of poisonings, and even death, due to concentrated laundry packets.  Thus far, there have been seven...