Recent decision in Hudson County trial court will have significant impact in both criminal and DCPP
Sep 08, 2017
A lower court evaluated the reliability of so-called expert testimony on Child Sexual Abuse Accommodation Syndrome (CSAAS), a questionable psychological theory used by prosecutors and DCPP attorneys t...
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New NJ Supreme Court decision overturns Baures v. Lewis guidelines on out of state moves by parent
Aug 14, 2017
For nearly sixteen years, New Jersey courts, following the NJ Supreme Court's decision in Baures v. Lewis holding that gave a presumptive favor to custodial parent's applications to move out-of-state ...
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Why is NJ Among the Worst in Protecting Property Owners facing Civil Forfeiture?
Aug 01, 2017
This article describes how the so-called civil forfeiture statutes in New Jersey and on the Federal level, especially in the so-called War On Drugs has denied property owners basic due process and con...
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Avoid so-called Basic Coverage if you buy auto insurance
Jun 13, 2017
Why people get caught actually uninsured in accidents when they buy so-called basic coverage or special ($1 a day coverage). Basic coverage vs. standard auto insurance coverage I have been telling cli...
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Changes in NJ Law regarding emancipation of children and termination of child support
May 31, 2017
The recent changes enacted in 2016 regarding when a child is considered emancipated and when child support terminates is especially important for those currently paying child support to those who are ...
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Some facts you should know before signing a prenuptial agreement
Apr 21, 2017
Before signing any agreement, be sure to know what to expect, what the agreement should include, and what your rights are. Don't wait until after the agreement has been signed to find out you made a m...
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Upcoming changes in expungement law in New Jersey
Feb 11, 2016
As people may know, expungement is a tool that permits people to erase criminal histories in state and local criminal history records. A new law will be going into effect in April that will aid people...
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What may the recent impact of changes in New Jersey's alimony law mean for you?
Jan 21, 2016
This article summarizes some of the recent changes and how they modify past law on the awarding of alimony What happened to permanent alimony under the revised NJSA 2A:34-23 What used to be permanent...
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Recent Appellate and Supreme Court decisions involving the DCPP in Title 9 cases
Jan 18, 2016
Some recent important decision concerning DCPP and fact-finding and custody hearings DCF v E.D.-O a NJ Supreme Court case concerning fact-findings As always, cases involving the Division of Child Prot...
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What to Watch Out for When Involved in an Accident
Nov 25, 2015
Why it is always best not to leave the scene of an accident even if one is not aware of a direct contact with a person or object Criminal and motor vehicle statutes regarding "leaving the scene of an...
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