Child Relocation After Divorce: Creating a Level Playing Field for Parents By: John P. Paone, Jr., Esq. and John P. Paone, III, Esq. Following a divorce, one of the most hotly contested issues in family law is the request by one parent to relocate outside of the state with an unemancipated child. Until recently, the […]
Read MoreWhether your case will be decided in Monmouth County, Middlesex County, or any other county depends on “venue.” “Venue” is the legal term for determining the county in which your divorce or family case will be decided. In divorce and family cases, venue is generally governed by the town where the plaintiff (the moving party, […]
Read MoreAfrican-American history in the United States has been recognized annually since 1926, first as “Negro History Week” and later as “Black History Month.” Carter G. Woodson, an African American historian and journalist pioneered the celebration originally designated for the second week in February, to coincide with marking the birthdays of Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglass. […]
Read MoreThe Intersection of Elder Abuse and Family Law Cassie Murphy, Esq. What is Elder Abuse? In general, elder abuse refers to mistreatment of an older person that is committed by someone with whom the elder has a special relationship (for example, a spouse, sibling, child, friend, or caregiver). “Elder” is defined differently depending on […]
Read MoreThe Ten Most Important Family Law Cases Reported in 2017 By: John P. Paone, Jr.∗ In the year 2017, Judge Marie Lihotz retired from the Appellate Division. It is not an understatement to say that there have been only a few jurists (Justice Virginia A. Long immediately comes to mind) who have had a […]
Read MoreWelcome to 2018! For those growing up in the 1960s, 1970s, or 1980s, who could have imagined Google, Amazon, cellular telephones, the internet, and so much more. It’s no different in the practice of law as slowly, but surely, the old way of doing things are being challenged by the realities of the modern era. […]
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