Halle Berry Takes Ex to Court Over Child’s Hari

Dec 03, 2014
SdDMW
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,...

Pet Parenting

Nov 25, 2014
SdDMW
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...

How Your New Relationship Can Affect Your Alimony

Nov 25, 2014
SdDMW
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...

Nursing Homes Over-Medicate Without Penalty

Nov 23, 2014
Paul M. da Costa
It’s a fact of life that as people get older, they often turn to prescribed medications to prevent or cope with ailments caused by age.  Some drugs, specifically antipsychotics, can have serious side effects for the...