Allegations of sexual abuse upon children are far more powerful than any other criminal accusation. They evoke instant revulsion and sympathy. The younger the child, the greater the adverse reaction by prosecutors, judges and more importantly, jurors. Many jurors may initially tend to disbelieve that such offenses occur, but invariably […]
Family Law Blog
Kay vs Kay Estate-Estate Of Divorcing Spouse Has Equitable Claim
February 10, 2014 | byIn a unanimous decision, the New Jersey Supreme Court recently ruled that the estate of a deceased spouse who died while her divorce matter was pending, was entitled to assert equitable claims against the surviving spouse. The case of Kay v. Kay, 405 N.J. Super 278 (App. Div. 2009), aff’d, […]
When does a parent’s child support obligation end? There is no clear cut answer. Parents have a moral and legal obligation to financially support a child from the moment that child is born until that child becomes emancipated1. In its most simplistic form, emancipation is defined as the time when […]
Dear Ask the Attorney: What’s the difference between a divorce and annulment? My ex wants to get a divorce but I was told that I would be unable to remarry in my church if I don’t get an annulment. J.M. Our guest blogger today is James M. DeStefano, Esq. , an […]