New Jersey Family Law

BOONTON MENDHAM MADISON DENVILLE MORRIS COUNTY NJ DIVORCE MATRIMONIAL MEDIATION ATTORNEY ARBITRATOR

"The several sections of the recording were played at the hearing, but the recording was neither introduced as evidence nor transcribed. We caution [New Jersey] trial judges to ensure that recordings played for their consideration are preserved for appellate review."         J.I. v. R.I., New Jersey App. Div., October 26, 2012

DIVORCE TESTIMONY WITNESSES WEST PATERSON CLIFTON TOTOWA WAYNE PASSAIC COUNTY NJ MEDIATOR

The parties' daughters were not credible witnesses. Specifically, with regard to the older daughter, the judge concluded that "[i]t was obvious based upon[] [her] demeanor and flippant responses, that she was biased against the [ex-wife.]" The judge also found the testimony of the younger daughter to be "replete with contradictions." The judge found that she likewise was not a helpful witness and "disregard[ed] her testimony in its entirety."         Partenio v. Partenio, New Jersey App. Div., June 20, 2012