Same-Sex Marriage Update

Oct 23, 2014
SdDMW
On October 18, the New Jersey Supreme Court denied the State’s motion to stay same-sex marriages in New Jersey. The Court stated that, because federal agencies did not extend benefits to civil union couples, but...

Potential Prenup Problems

Oct 17, 2014
SdDMW
For couples that have significant assets or money, when it comes time for a proposal, not only is one fiancé given an engagement ring, but in many cases, the fiancé is also given a prenuptial agreement. ...

When Can I Stop Paying Child Support?

Oct 15, 2014
SdDMW
While most people believe that a parent is no longer obligated to pay child support once their child turns eighteen, this may not be the case in New Jersey.  In New Jersey, both parents have a legal obligation to provide...

Senators Urge Regulation of E-Cigarette Labels

Oct 14, 2014
Paul M. da Costa
We have previously blogged about the current debate over e-cigarettes and their regulation.  As was recently reported by the New York Times, the debate continues, and six senators have recently reached out...

Food Network Stars Divorcing After 20-Year Marriage

Oct 09, 2014
SdDMW
As reported by Huffington Post, Gina and Pat Neely, of Food Network’s “Down Home With The Neelys,” are getting divorced after spending 20 years married.  Reports indicate that Gina filed for the divorce, citing...

Researchers Say Tort Reform Won’t Save Money

Oct 02, 2014
Paul M. da Costa
“Tort reform” is a traditionally Republican concept whereby the legislature attempts to eliminate “frivolous,” or baseless, medical malpractice lawsuits from the courts.  It is a legislative effort to eliminate...

Divorce May Hit Wealthy Kids Harder

Sep 24, 2014
SdDMW
As reported by The Huffington Post, a recent study has concluded that parental separation and divorce has a more of a negative impact on children from wealthy families.  Researchers from Georgetown University and the...

Kris Jenner Files for Divorce from Bruce Jenner

Sep 23, 2014
SdDMW
As was recently reported by TMZ, Kris Jenner has officially filed for divorce from her husband, Olympian Bruce Jenner.  Kris filed without a lawyer.  Shortly thereafter, Bruce filed a response that was...

New Jersey Family Collaborative Law Act

Sep 18, 2014
SdDMW
Along with Governor Chris Christie’s recent passage of the alimony reform bill, which we previously blogged about, the Governor also recently signed into law the New Jersey Family Collaborative Law...

NHTSA Slow to Act to Investigate Automobile Defects

Sep 16, 2014
Paul M. da Costa
We have previously blogged about the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) recent investigation into a defective ignition switch in numerous G.M. cars.  As the New York Times has...