The United States Supreme Court recently issued an historic ruling in Obergefell v. Hodges which holds that the Federal Constitution guarantees same-sex couples the right to marry throughout the country. As a result of this decision, same-sex couples who choose to marry can gain all the financial and legal rights […]
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Do The Super Rich Have Different Divorces Than The Rest Of Us?
May 18, 2015 | by Bonnie FrostAre the very wealthy different than the rest of the population when it comes to divorce? In the eyes of the legal system, they are not, but in the eyes of most, they may seem to have different divorces because of the sheer magnitude of the amount of income and […]
New Jersey Supreme Court Decides Second Landmark “Special Needs” Case
October 2, 2014 | by Matheu NunnOn September 11, 2014, the New Jersey Supreme Court decided Saccone v. Board of Trustees of the Police and Firemen’s Retirement System; its second “special needs” related decision in the past two years (the first being J.B. v. W.B., 215 N.J. 305 (2013), which was handled by Einhorn Barbarito attorneys, […]
Importance Of Cultural Competence In Divorce
September 23, 2014 | by Jhanice DomingoIn order to truly advocate for clients from diverse cultures and backgrounds (hereinafter “diverse clients”) involved in divorce litigation, it is important to consider and understand various factors that may impact the case in a cross-cultural context: (1) the recognition of U.S. divorce decrees in foreign countries; (2) the norms […]