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After a plaintiff establishes the necessary predicate act of domestic violence by a preponderance of the evidence, the second inquiry is to determine whether a restraining order should be issued

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July 30, 2010 at 3:18 pm

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Emancipation does not occur automatically by reason of the dependent child reaching the age of majority

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July 30, 2010 at 3:13 pm

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A child support award calculated pursuant to the guidelines includes an amount for fees, memberships and admissions to sports, recreational, or social events, lessons or instructions; in contrast, the average cost of child care, including day camp in lieu of child care, is not factored into in the schedules

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July 30, 2010 at 3:09 pm

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Pendente lite order modification or correction

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July 30, 2010 at 3:04 pm

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Limited dureation alimony; permanent alimony; and rehabilitative alimony

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July 30, 2010 at 3:01 pm

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The appellate court, on a showing of good cause and the absence of prejudice, may extend the time to appeal for a period not exceeding 30 days, but only if the notice of appeal was in fact served and filed within the time as extended

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July 30, 2010 at 1:17 pm

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Appeals are taken from orders and judgments, not from opinions

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July 30, 2010 at 1:14 pm

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An attorney does not necessarily have to be present any time that there is perceived clash in the interests of a parent based on a familial relationship with the victim or another involved in the investigation

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July 30, 2010 at 1:11 pm

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Discipline for an attorney’s sexual misconduct has ranged from reprimands to disbarment

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July 30, 2010 at 1:06 pm

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While defendant’s conduct toward his wife, belittling her appearance and refusing to communicate with her on an equal basis, is unacceptable, it does not necessarily equate with the offense of harassment — her recourse may lie in an action for divorce, not in a domestic violence restraining order

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July 30, 2010 at 1:01 pm

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