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EMANCIPATION OF A CHILD WITHOUT PARENTAL CONSENT By Victoria E. Paone, Esq.* Every day judges are called upon to determine the issue of whether a child is emancipated in the context of a divorce or other family part matter.  The primary consequences of a determination of emancipation are that a child will no longer be […]

For many people, winning the lottery brings happiness and opens many doors that would otherwise be closed. Sometimes, however, winning the lottery can cause confusion and litigation, such as in the context of a divorce. What happens to lottery winners going through a divorce depends entirely on the laws of the state in which they […]

NEW JERSEY CHILD SUPPORT: HOW MUCH IS TOO MUCH? By: John P. Paone, Jr., Esq. and John P. Paone, III, Esq.* It goes without saying that parents with children have a financial responsibility to support their children. When parents separate or divorce, it often falls to the court to determine the correct amount of that […]

NANNIES AS AGRESSORS UNDER THE PREVENTION AGAINST DOMESTIC VIOLENCE ACT By: Victoria E. Paone, Esq. *  Practitioners and litigants should be aware of the developing body of case law which defines those relationships which fall under the purview of the Prevention of Domestic Violence Act (“Domestic Violence Statute”).  Currently, the Domestic Violence Statute defines a […]

At Paone Zaleski & Murphy, we have vast experience handling high asset and high net worth divorce matters. A final resolution of issues in your divorce action including but not limited to alimony, equitable distribution, and child support will be determined in part based upon what assets are in existence and how they will be […]

“ASK CASSIE” MARCH 2019: Summer Camp Dear Cassie: I am in the process of going through a divorce. I have two children.  My spouse and I both work full time.  Traditionally, we have sent our children to summer camps in the summer.  However, now that we are going through a divorce, I don’t know how […]