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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, 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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...

Even when parents think they have decided on a child custody schedule, things could still change.  For example, one parent may deviate from the plan.  In the worst situations, one parent refuses to return...

A Case Information Statement (CIS) is a document outlining a party’s financial situation that must be submitted to the court in any family law matter where custody, support, alimony, or equitable...

As the holidays loom near, divorced parents often are reminded of their unique situations when it comes to spending time with their children.  When parties with children divorce, they often must decide not only...

When parents share joint custody of their children, they often argue about who should make even the smallest decisions regarding the kids.  As was recently reported by E! Online, Halle Berry took her ex,...

Many individuals consider their pet to be part of their family.  Thus, when a couple divorces, which party will receive the family pet often becomes a source of contention.  In New Jersey, pets are considered...

In New Jersey, an alimony award can be modified if a payor shows that there are “changed circumstances” under Lepis v. Lepis, 83 N.J. 139 (1980).  In many cases, cohabitation with a new partner can be...