As consumers trying to save money, when it comes to filling prescriptions, we frequently receive and use the generic brand of many common drugs. In fact, the vast majority of consumers do not have the choice between...
Harold Hamm’s Ex-Wife Rejects Settlement Check
Jan 13, 2015
We recently wrote about the divorce settlement between Harold Hamm and his soon-to-be ex-wife, Sue Ann Arnall in a previous blog. An Oklahoma judge ordered Harold to pay Sue Ann $999.5 million in their...
January – The Month for Resolutions and…Divorce?
Jan 13, 2015
The New Year is often associated with resolutions and fresh starts, so it should not come as a surprise that the number of divorces filed also increases as the New Year begins. Yahoo has recently reported on the...
Credit After Divorce
Jan 08, 2015
TopTen Reviews recently published a DIY Guide to Credit Repair. Chapter 3 specifically covers how to repair credit after a divorce. Everyone knows that divorce often takes a financial toll, but most...
The New Jersey Senate has recently introduced a bill that will provide safeguards to parents whose rights to child custody visitation have been denied by the opposing parent. The bill, introduced by Senator...
It was recently reported that in one county in North Carolina a program has successfully increased fathers’ child support payments. In particular, the program fosters positive relationships between fathers...
Parties Bound By Settlement Agreement Despite FRO
Jan 07, 2015
In many cases, parties who divorce or end their relationship are happy to come to an agreement settling their differences, which often means less cost and less contention. There are, however, some instances...
For years, cruise lines and ships were essentially immune from medical malpractice lawsuits against them when a passenger was injured at sea. A line of court cases had consistently held that passengers could not expect...
Keurig Recalls Defective Machines
Dec 24, 2014
Keurig, the manufacturer of the popular coffee machines, has recalled a number of its devices after reports of a product defect. In particular, Keurig has received reports that the machines have a defect causing hot...
Because divorce is often a major life change, it is unsurprising that going through a divorce could affect your work life. Apparently, this is also a problem for the rich and famous. TMZ recently reported that...
Dukes of Hazard Star Headed for Divorce
Dec 24, 2014
John Schneider, the actor most famous for his role portraying Bo Duke on the Dukes of Hazard, has recently stated that he and his wife are getting divorced. According to Huffington Post, the actor’s wife...
Child Interviews in Custody Cases
Dec 24, 2014
In a New Jersey child custody dispute, the judge is given the choice under Rule 5:8-6 to interview the child if the judge believes it would be beneficial based on the child’s age, intelligence, and...
The Associated Press recently reported on the number of child deaths due to abuse and neglect that occur nationally, and more importantly, on the lack of intervention to prevent such deaths. The study reported...
Jane Seymour Discusses Divorce Later in Life
Dec 17, 2014
In a recent interview with HuffPost Live, Jane Seymour opened up about her divorce, which occurred after the actress had reached her sixties. She discussed primarily how divorcing her husband after being married...
Is Parental Alienation Syndrome Real?
Dec 17, 2014
Parental Alienation Syndrome (“PAS”) refers to the efforts of one parent to turn a child against the other parent. It is believed that in severe cases, the child will not want to communicate with the other parent...
When parties divorce, they are often able to come to an agreement on their own. In New Jersey, this agreement is often called a property settlement agreement or a marital settlement agreement. It delineates the...
Jurisdiction Issues Can Complicate Your Case
Dec 11, 2014
When parties with children divorce, and one parent moves to another state there may often be issues as to which state has jurisdiction over the parties should any disagreement arises. In the recent case of Morgan v....
New Regulation of Recreational Off-Road Vehicles
Dec 08, 2014
A recreational off-road vehicle (ROV) is a motorized vehicle essentially used for transportation through woods or grass and is not meant to be driven on streets or highways. ROVs are similar to all-terrain vehicles...
We have previously blogged about the many car defect scandals that have arisen this year, even after automakers knew of the product defects for years. G.M.’s defective ignition switch was the one of the...
Children Risk Health When Riding ATVs
Dec 08, 2014
Healthday reported on a new study released by a pediatric journal that has shown that “riding ATVs poses high risks of injury or death for children and teens.” The study reported that the most dangerous part of...