Family Law
What Will Happen if Anonymous Sperm Donation Isn’t So Anonymous?
Should children whose biological fathers were sperm donors be legally entitled to know their identities? That’s an issue being confronted in some state legislatures. It brings up many potential relationship medical, and legal issues. Genetics Matter to a Point It’s well established that the genetic code handed down from your ancestors largely controls your physical…
Read MoreEnding an Abusive Marriage When You’re Older
As Americans age, divorce among older spouses has become common. Often, the separations are amicable. Yet sometimes abusive spouses poison their relationships and their partners end the marriage because they have had enough. Age and relationship abuse cause unique challenges. Is Your Spouse Abusive? Abuse takes many forms, and you may be subjected to more…
Read MoreHow Serious Must Harassment Be to Justify a NJ Final Restraining Order?
You may feel harassed by a current or past partner or spouse, but do the words or deeds justify a NJ Family Court Final Order restraining the one who said or did them? A recent New Jersey Appellate ruling broadly views what constitutes harassment, potentially widening protections for asserted victims. The case involves two former…
Read MoreWhen and How Do I Change Attorneys in the Middle of a Case?
There are many good reasons to switch attorneys. If you’re not a good fit, your attorney fails to return your calls or emails, or your attorney won’t represent you any longer, then it’s time to find someone else who will. If your attorney isn’t competently representing you or gives you bad advice, then it’s time…
Read MoreHow Is Paternity Determined in New Jersey?
If you’re in a functional romantic relationship and have kids together, no one even thinks about testing or proving paternity. There is no need; the family unit is the family unit. However, if a mother’s unmarried and has a child with someone who refuses to pay child support; or a husband thinks his wife’s child…
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