New Jersey Family Law

HOBOKEN JERSEY CITY KEARNY SECAUCUS HUDSON COUNTY NEW JERSEY DIVORCE ATTORNEY MEDIATOR SANCTIONS

The New Jersey divorce judge imposed $100 per day in sanctions against the ex-husband for his failure to comply with the Court's order requiring him to transfer a pension interest to the ex-wife.     Womer f/k/a Poling v. Poling, New Jersey App. Div., December 24, 2012

HACKENSACK DUMONT DEMAREST LODI BERGEN COUNTY NJ DIVORCE TAXATION 401k RETIREMENT PLAN MEDIATION

The New Jersey divorce judge was correct in ordering $18,500 in favor of the ex-wife, representing one-half of the federal taxes paid by the parties as a penalty for an early withdrawal from the ex-husband's 401K retirement plan.     Schleiffer v. Schleiffer, New Jersey App. Div., December 17, 2012

ALIMONY ARREARS CHILD SUPPORT APPEAL MATRIMONIAL NEW JERSEY ARBITRATION MEDIATION ATTORNEY

In a highly unusual appellate intervention, the Supreme Court of New Jersey just ordered [with two Justices dissenting] an incarcerated father released from jail, apparently agreeing that he does not have the current ability to pay the amounts of alimony and child support ordered by the Family Part judge.     New Jersey Law Journal, December 11, 2012

MAPLEWOOD LIVINGSTON NORTH CALDWELL SOUTH ORANGE ESSEX COUNTY NEW JERSEY DIVORCE MEDIATION ATTORNEY

Unless the New Jersey ex-wife established a post-divorce substantial change in financial circumstances, the ex-husband was not required to produce his financial disclosure information.     Meccia, n/k/a Edwards v. Meccia, New Jersey App. Div., December 6, 2012

MAYWOOD CRESSKILL ALPINE BOGOTA BERGEN COUNTY NJ DIVORCE ALIMONY MODIFICATION MEDIATION ARBITRATION APPEALS ATTORNEY

In view of the major changes in his income from before to after the New Jersey divorce, the ex-husband was entitled to a trial as to whether his alimony should be reduced because of (a) his new employment after a 17 month job search and (b) the ex-wife should contribute to her own support.     Austin v. Austin, New Jersey App. Div., December 5, 2012

WOOD-RIDGE MOONACHIE CARLSTADT HACKENSACK BERGEN COUNTY NJ DIVORCE MEDIATION LAWYER

A New Jersey divorce judge has discretion to order a parent to undergo substance abuse testing [such as for cocaine, amphetamines, marijuana, phencyclidine, opiates, and alcohol] as a precondition to allowing parenting and visitation time with unemancipated children.        Y.A.B. v. A.C.B., New Jersey App. Div., December 4, 2012

WEDDING DRESS BREACH OF CONTRACT DAMAGES NEW JERSEY FAMILY LAW MEDIATOR ARBITRATOR ATTORNEY

A recent bride just won money damages [$1500] against her wedding dress seamstress. The zipper on the dress split, right before the cocktail reception, one hour before the actual wedding ceremony.     Reuters, Shea v. Cohen, Nassau County District Court; December 3, 2012

HOBOKEN JERSEY CITY KEARNY BAYONNE HUDSON COUNTY NJ DIVORCE MEDIATION ATTORNEY

When a New Jersey divorce agreement requires the parents to "confer and consult" regarding the best interests of their children and one party refuses, sanctions should be imposed on her/him.      Moreno v. Javan, New Jersey App. Div., November 28, 2012

EXPERT REPORT CHILD CUSTODY LINDEN WESTFIELD CRANFORD SUMMIT UNION COUNTY NEW JERSEY DIVORCE MEDIATION

In New Jersey contested child custody cases, a psychological expert's report must be submitted within 60 days after all data has been collected.     New Jersey Board of Psychological Examiners, N.J.A.C. 13:42-12.7;   November 26, 2012

FLANDERS HARDING MORRISTOWN WHARTON MORRIS COUNTY NJ DIVORCE CHILD CUSTODY MEDIATION ARBITRATION LAWYER

It was reversible error for the New Jersey divorce judge to improperly delegate decision-making regarding the children to a pediatrician and a therapist, without limiting parameters.    Biancamano v. Biancamano, New Jersey App. Div., November 21, 2012