Making violent threats on Facebook isn’t necessarily illegal. Even if the recipient of the threats feels threatened or is afraid, the author can still get away with it essentially just by claiming that he did not know...
Post-break up, there are always complicated issues to deal with. When the former couple shares a child, these issues are even more complex. A parent who wants to relocate with the child is likely to face strong...
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 Star Trace Adkins and Wife Divorce Amicably
Jun 22, 2015
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...
Child Abuse or Self-Defense
Jun 15, 2015
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...
While Flying High At Hollywood Walk of Fame Induction, Bobby Flay Crashed When a Bombshell Dropped
Jun 10, 2015
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...
Dental Disaster
Jun 10, 2015
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. ...
Sarno da Costa D’Aniello Maceri Webb LLC is proud to announce that founding partner Edward S. Snyder, Esq., was given the unique distinction and honor as the first recipient of the Fellow of the Year Award from the...
Deposition Testimony Admissible If Party Statement, Even If It’s Speculative Or An Expert Opinion
Jun 09, 2015
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...
Congratulations to Rawan Hmoud
Jun 08, 2015
We are proud to announce that Rawan Hmoud became a partner at Sarno da Costa D’Aniello Maceri Webb LLC on June 1st. Rawan graduated from Seton Hall University School of Law in 2007. From September 2007 through August 2008,...
Paul M. da Costa Designated by the Supreme Court of New Jersey as a Certified Civil Trial Attorney
Jun 08, 2015
On April 30, 2015, the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of New Jersey signed an Order designating Paul M. da Costa, Esq. as a Certified Civil Trial Attorney. Designation as a “Certified Civil Trial Attorney” by the...
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...
Alimony Payments May Offset Child Support Obligations to Your Former Spouse for Your College Kids
Jun 05, 2015
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...
