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Archive for December, 2010

In the context of a divorce proceeding, the fact of a marriage between parties may be established by testimony of the parties or other extrinsic evidence

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December 30, 2010 at 2:21 pm

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An exception to the requirement that an affidavit of merit be filed in a malpractice action against an attorney occurs where the claimed malpractice or professional negligence involves matters of common knowledge

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December 30, 2010 at 2:16 pm

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Sex, infection and insurance

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December 30, 2010 at 11:23 am

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The doctrine of probable intent has no application in the absence of a will

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December 29, 2010 at 4:50 pm

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When property is purchased in contemplation of marriage and the parties have adequately expressed their intention to create a marital partnership prior to the marriage ceremony, the property will be subject to equitable distribution

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December 29, 2010 at 10:19 am

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Designation of PPR — parent of primary residence

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December 29, 2010 at 10:17 am

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An award of counsel fees in a matrimonial action is discretionary

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December 29, 2010 at 10:14 am

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After the court identifies the property eligible for equitable distribution, it must then determine the value of the property and consider the factors enumerated in N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23.1 in reaching an equitable distribution decision

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December 29, 2010 at 10:12 am

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Courts are permitted to award alimony as the circumstances of the parties and the nature of the case shall render fit, reasonable and just

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December 29, 2010 at 10:08 am

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The imposition of a monetary sanction is an entirely proper tool to compel compliance with a court order

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December 29, 2010 at 9:32 am

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