What is Included in College Costs?

May 27, 2015
SdDMW
It is well known that parties are often ordered to share college expenses.  Most divorced parents agree to do so.  The question often arises, however, as to what expenses are included in college costs. The New...

Is a Pre-Marital Gift Part of the Marital Estate?

May 21, 2015
SdDMW
In Iraldi v. Iraldi, a recent unpublished New Jersey Appellate Division case, Plaintiff appealed a trial court order that included the marital home and the land it was situated on as marital property.  Plaintiff...

Child Support During Graduate School

May 21, 2015
SdDMW
In New Jersey, a child is not automatically emancipated at the age of 18.  Rather, to end a child support obligation, a parent must file a motion with the court to have the child emancipated.  Many times, however, a...

Poisoning By Laundry Packet

May 19, 2015
SdDMW
The Wall Street Journal recently reported on a growing issue in the United States—an increased number of poisonings, and even death, due to concentrated laundry packets.  Thus far, there have been seven...