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Despite a push by juggernaut tobacco companies to advertise electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) as a safe alternative to traditional cigarettes, a growing body of research suggests otherwise.  A recent study conducted...

Results may vary depending on your particular facts and legal circumstances.   After three weeks of trial in Monmouth County Superior Court, Partner, Paul M. da Costa, and Counsel, Daniel Devinney, obtained an $8.5...

The overriding consideration in the determination of any request to modify child custody or parenting time is the best interest of the child.  The moving party must show that a substantial change in...

When a marital settlement agreement (MSA) stipulates that the dependent spouse’s cohabitation is a basis for modification or termination of alimony, the court must abide by the agreement and interpret the...

Grey’s Anatomy star Kevin McKidd and Jane Parker recently divorced after almost 17 years of marriage.  Although the ex-couple split in October 2015, they still share custody of their two children,...

The purpose of alimony after a divorce is to provide a dependent spouse with financial support commensurate with the standard of living and economic circumstances that existed during the...

Divorce and other family law proceedings often require outside experts to develop opinions, recommendations, and objective findings of fact.  This is particularly true in divorce proceedings where couples...

New Jersey has a strong policy in favor of enforcing property settlement agreements (PSAs).  PSAs are generally approached by courts with the presumption that they are valid and enforceable, and they will...

The adversarial nature of family law litigation is often exacerbated by the emotions experienced by parties going through a divorce.  Frequently, decisions by family court judges leave one or both parties...

Sarno da Costa D’Aniello Maceri Webb LLC takes great pleasure in announcing its newest partner, Laura Guinta Gencarelli, and newest Counsel, Daniel B. Devinney.  Laura joined the firm in 2014. In addition...

It is well-established in New Jersey family law jurisprudence that child support can always be modified.  The seminal New Jersey case guiding courts on such modifications is Lepis v. Lepis.  Under...

Domestic violence is a highly prevalent and serious issue in America.  Often, the best means for a victim to obtain any reprieve from such violence is through a final restraining order (FRO).  In a...

It has long been held in New Jersey that orders for alimony and child support can be modified at any time based on a showing of changed circumstances.  If a parent is experiencing “changed...

Equitable distribution is the division of property, assets and debts in divorce proceedings.  Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 2A: 34-23.1, New Jersey courts consider a number of factors in...

In New Jersey, when two parties divorce and mutually agree to enter a martial settlement agreement (MSA) governing the terms of their divorce, deciding on an alimony figure and the grounds...

Under the seminal New Jersey case, Silver v. Silver, the Appellate Division established that in order to obtain a final restraining order (FRO) under the Prevention of Domestic Violence Act (PDVA), the...

In Newburgh v. Arrigo, the Supreme Court of New Jersey established several factors to consider in determining college contributions after a divorce.  A few of the most important factors include: (1)...

In New Jersey, a person commits the predicate act of harassment as defined by N.J.S.A. 2C:33-4 if, with the purpose to harass another, he: a)  Makes, or causes to be made, a communication or communications...

New Jersey is certainly at the forefront of states proactively taking measures, both judicially and legislatively, to prevent child abuse and neglect.  N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.21 defines an “abused or neglected...

Jerry S. D’Aniello, a partner at Sarno da Costa D’Aniello Maceri Webb LLC, will be moderating three panels at the NJAJ 2017 Meadowlands Seminar for Matrimonial Law on November 16, 2017. Accompanying Jerry at...