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Beware: your PC and your Cell Phone may be the key witnesses in your divorce trial.

September 17, 2007 at 4:49 pm

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When a question of jurisdiction is raised on a motion to modify a custody order entered by a NJ court, an issue is whether NJ acquired exclusive, continuing jurisdiction over custody determinations involving this family when the initial order was entered; however, if jurisdiction is retained, a NJ court may conclude that it is an inconvenient forum and that another state is a more appropriate forum.

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September 14, 2007 at 5:52 pm

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One who seeks a reduction in child support must address how such a reduction would be in the best interests of the children.

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September 14, 2007 at 5:37 pm

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The parent who desires to relocate must make a prima facie showing of a good faith reason for the move and that the child will not suffer from it; and must also present a visitation proposal to facilitate the continuation of the parental relationship with the parent who stays behind.

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September 14, 2007 at 5:17 pm

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In asserting a claim for contribution toward the cost of higher education, where a child continues enrollment in school beyond the presumptive age of emancipation, a parent or child seeking contribution should initiate the application to the court before the expenses are incurred.

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September 13, 2007 at 6:30 pm

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A child’s alienation from, and non-communication with, a parent is one of many factors that bear upon the determination of a parent’s financial obligations for a child’s college costs.

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September 13, 2007 at 6:20 pm

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It’s important to refinance jointly held loans when you divorce.

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September 13, 2007 at 6:09 pm

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What is your name?

September 10, 2007 at 11:45 am

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