A recent news article in the NY Post revealed an innovative judicial tactic in a long running custody war between two litigants in a Connecticut court: At all future court hearings, the warring parents were ordered to prominently display two family photographs depicting their children. The judge commented that the […]
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Divorce Is Traumatic – Don’t Get Caught Unprepared
August 2, 2016 | by Jennifer FortunatoPreparing for divorce before it happens will reduce the stress that many people face when unprepared. Below are some suggestions to assist you in preparing for divorce. Understand your finances – not only how much your spouse earns, but the amount of your monthly bills, assets and debt. It is […]
The voluntary settlement of disputes between parties is favored by New Jersey courts and therefore, courts will enforce agreements if the parties were fully informed and knowingly assumed the obligations set out in the agreement. The agreements must not be unconscionable or fraudulent, nor did one party or the other […]
A Possible New Avenue Of Relief For Victims of Assault By Non-Family Members
June 22, 2016 | by Bonnie FrostAt Baylor University in Waco, Texas, the head football coach has recently been fired over the way he and his staff handled accusations of sexual assault and dating violence on the part of football players on his team. He and his staffers are accused of running interference for their players, […]