New Jersey Family Law

MONTCLAIR MILLBURN MAPLEWOOD CEDAR GROVE ESSEX COUNTY NJ DIVORCE PERSONAL PROPERTY MEDIATOR

The ex-wife certified she was seeking restitution from the ex-husband for certain missing items of personal property, which she averred had a value of $10,000. Because he did not oppose the motion, the New Jersey divorce judge properly ordered $10,000 in reimbursement.      Stock v. Azizoghli, New Jersey App. Div., April 8, 2013

NEW JERSEY DIVORCE PERSONAL PROPERTY ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS FORT LEE TEANECK PARAMUS BERGEN COUNTY MEDIATOR LAWYER

The ex-wife failed to return certain items of personal property to the ex-husband, including portions of a train collection. As a result, the New Jersey divorce judge awarded $27,187 in monetary damages. This decision is affirmed on appeal.     Fry., Sr. v. Fry, New Jersey Appellate Division, May 18, 2012

JERSEY CITY HOBOKEN SECAUCUS KEARNY HUDSON COUNTY NJ DIVORCE MEDIATION LAWYER

 
When New Jersey divorcing couples dispute how to divide their personal property, one resolution is for the first party to make two separate lists of the items in question, with the second party to take her/his choice of the lists.     Baldinger v. Baldinger, New Jersey App. Div., August 25, 2011

HANOVER CHATHAM MENDHAM MORRISTOWN MORRIS COUNTY NJ DIVORCE BASEBALL CARDS MEDIATION LAWYER

 
A baseball memorabilia collection may be an asset subject to equitable distribution in a New Jersey divorce.    Tully v. Tully, New Jersey App. Div., July 9, 2011

CALDWELL ESSEX FELLS LIVINGSTON GLEN RIDGE ESSEX COUNTY NJ DIVORCE PROPERTY DISTRIBUTION MEDIATOR LAWYER

 
When New Jersey divorcing couples dispute the distribution of their items of personal property, one solution is the "two lists" method.     Baldinger v. Baldinger, New Jersey App. Div., July 8, 2011

SPRINGFIELD UNION COUNTY NEW JERSEY DIVORCE LAWYER MEDIATOR

Now, there's one more reason why New Jersey mediation trumps New Jersey litigation. Starting September 1, 2009, some evidence admitted in New Jersey courts and specifically defined as "open for public inspection" in the state's new guidelines will be available for viewing by members of the public.  Newark Star Ledger, August 7, 2009

LIVINGSTON ESSEX COUNTY NEW JERSEY DIVORCE ATTORNEY MEDIATION

They're separated. A divorce action is pending. Wife moves out of the marital home, which is in both names. Husband changes the locks. Then, while he's away on vacation, she hires a locksmith, enters the house and removes various items. Although she's arrested for burglary and trespass, the charges are later dropped and no criminal prosecution ensues. When she sues for false arrest, the case is ultimately dismissed : the arresting officer had probable cause.  Finigan v. Marshall, F. 3d.    (2d. Cir. 2009); August 5, 2009

MONTCLAIR ESSEX COUNTY NEW JERSEY DIVORCE MEDIATOR

The New Jersey divorce judge erred by declining to consider the claim of a verbal agreement between the parties, pertaining to their jointly owned dog. It was error to disregard the claimed agreement, merely on the basis that a pet is personal property. Agreements about jointly held property are material in actions concerning its division. They may be specifically enforced. Thus, the case is remanded for further proceedings on the existence of an oral agreement about ownership and possession of the dog and the propriety of specific performance.  Houseman v. Dare,      N.J. Super.   (App. Div. 2009); New Jersey App. Div., March 5, 2009