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Archive for October, 2006

The voluntary dismissal of a domestic violence complaint does not mandate the automatic return of any firearms seized by law enforcement officers in connection therewith

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October 31, 2006 at 3:16 pm

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A contempt action may proceed against a defendant who has actual knowledge of the restraints imposed, even though the injunction was not served

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October 30, 2006 at 4:24 pm

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Among the several factors a court may consider in determining whether an adjustment of the guidelines is warranted is the educational expenses (including student loans) for either parent to improve earning capacity.

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October 30, 2006 at 3:20 pm

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Although a fundamental right to same-sex marriage does not exist in N.J., the unequal dispensation of rights and benefits to committed same-sex partners can no longer be tolerated under N.J.’s State Constitution

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October 25, 2006 at 5:44 pm

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The standard to be applied for relocation is the best interests of the child

October 24, 2006 at 4:35 pm

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Pendente lite support orders generally do not survive the entry of a judgment of divorce unless expressly preserved in it or reduced to judgment prior to entry of final judgment

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October 24, 2006 at 8:46 am

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A person’s domicile is defined as the place where he has his true, fixed, permanent home and principal establishment, and to which whenever he is absent, he has the intention of returning, and from which he has no present intention of moving

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October 23, 2006 at 5:57 pm

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An out-of-state child support order must first be registered before a court can exercise modification jurisdiction

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October 23, 2006 at 3:25 pm

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The Prevention of Domestic Violence Act effectuates the notion that the victim of domestic violence is entitled to be left alone

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October 23, 2006 at 12:41 pm

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Applications for relief from equitable distribution provisions contained in a judgment of divorce are subject to R. 4:50-1 and not, as in the case of alimony, support, custody, and other matters of continuing jurisdiction of the court, subject to a ‘changed circumstances’ standard

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October 20, 2006 at 5:53 pm

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