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The media remains abuzz on reports that the website, Ashley Madison, was the target of cyberhacking. For those who may not be aware, Ashley Madison is known as the leading website for persons looking to have an affair. It’s slogan is: “Life is short. Have an affair”. Continue reading ›

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In May of this year, my colleague Daniel Burton, Esq. wrote a  blog entitled “One Set of Twins Two Fathers Confirms New Jersey Superior Court Judge” about a trial court level decision of the Honorable Sohail Mohammed, J.S.C., in Passaic County concerning the paternity and related child support obligations to twins, referred to as “AM” and “BM” born to their mother referred to as “TM”.  The Appellate Division has now weighed in and issued a written opinion on this case of first impression in New Jersey. Continue reading ›

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On Tuesday, August 11, 2015, a New York court ordered the children of the television “Gossip Girl” actress, Kelly Rutherford, to be returned to their father, Daniel Giersch,  who has been living with the children in Monaco since 2012. Rutherford and Giersch wed in 2007 and welcomed their first child, Hermes, the following year. The marriage soon broke down and Rutherford filed for divorce in California in 2009.  At the time, she was three months pregnant with their second child, Helena. Continue reading ›

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My colleagues have previously written a number of posts regarding both the Appellate Division decision in the Gnall v. Gnall case, as well as the issuance of legislation that significantly changed the alimony statute in the State of New Jersey as of September 2014.  Recently, on July 29, 2015, the New Jersey Supreme Court issued its decision in Gnall v. Gnall, after having granted certification to review the matter.  Continue reading ›

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Modern science and technology have afforded infertile couples  the ability to have a child of their own through in vitro fertilization. Recently, stories in the mainstream media have discussed the legal disputes between couples who froze fertilized embryos before they split up where one of the members of the couple wishes to use the fertilized embryos to have a child, but the other does not. Continue reading ›

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As quickly as it was reported that county music stars Miranda Lambert and Blake Shelton were divorcing, the matter was over. Their four year marriage was finalized in two weeks with the parties agreeing on everything from the distribution of homes to possession of pets and livestock. These busy public people have decided not to air their dirty laundry in a public arena and the press will not have as large a field day dissecting the angst with which this famous couple ended their fairy tale relationship. Continue reading ›

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During the initial meetings with a client when a divorce action is being contemplated or has just been filed, he or she often has preconceived notions of what the impact of the divorce filing may have upon their rights and/or responsibilities going forward. Some mistakenly assume that the mere filing of an action for divorce means that they are no longer “married” or that it constitutes a state of “legal separation”. Neither of these assumptions are true Continue reading ›

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In June, 2015 a judge in Oakland County, Michigan held three children (ages 15, 10 and 9) in contempt of court and sent them to a juvenile detention facility.  In that case, the children’s parents were in the midst of a high conflict five year divorce that included allegations of abuse and fear of parental kidnapping and dozens of court appearances. Continue reading ›

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One hundred and fifty two years ago, over the course of July 1-3rd 1863, the armies of the Union and Confederacy met in the sleepy town of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania and engaged in the largest military battle ever fought on the United States soil.  The Union’s victory at the Battle of Gettysburg and General Robert E. Lee’s retreat of the Army of Northern Virginia back south, under cover darkness on the evening of July 4, 1863 is often referred to as the turning point of the Civil War and the beginning of the end for the Confederate States of America.   Continue reading ›

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In a landmark decision issued today in the matter of Obergefell v. Hodges, Director, Ohio Department of Health, et. al., the United States Supreme Court ruled, in a 5-4 decision, that states must (a) no longer prohibit same-sex couples from marrying, and (b) must recognize same-sex marriages validly entered into.  Continue reading ›