What can I do if my Spouse Refuses to Comply with a Court Order?

If a spouse refuses to follow a court order to do something, the next step is filing a motion to enforce litigant’s rights. You advise the court of the contents of the court order, your spouse’s behavior, and ask the court for relief to be granted under the original order. Also, based on the individual’s […]

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My Spouse and I agree, how could we limit our Attorney Fees?

When getting divorced, there are several key issues that need to be settled: equitable distribution, alimony, child support and child custody, division of assets, debts and liabilities, tax returns, and potentially counsel fees. If you can open up lines of communication between you, you and your spouse can formulate an agreement on all issues involved, […]

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What are the Grounds for Divorce in New Jersey?

In New Jersey, divorce can be filed upon a fault or no-fault basis. Fault bases include adultery, desertion and imprisonment, for example; however, in NJ you must prove the fault ground in court. The majority of divorces are filed on a no-fault basis, which is based on irreconcilable differences, meaning that the marriage is irretrievably […]

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Can a District punish teachers for advocating for children with disabilities?

New Jersey law protects school teachers and school therapists from adverse employment action or retaliation for advocating for special needs children. If action is taken against somebody for advocating for someone with a disability  (including themselves), legal action can be taken to stop it. If you (or someone you know) is facing adverse actions for […]

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Can a school search my child or her belongings without my permission?

Parents need to understand that once a child enters school property, by law the school has certain rights that are similar to parental rights. If there is a serious disciplinary problem, or if there is a reasonable suspicion that the child might possess drugs or weapons or other contraband, the school has the right to […]

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Can I sue my school District because my child was harassed or abused by a student?

Whether or not a parent can hold a school district responsible for the actions of another student against their child depends on certain key conditions. Schools cannot guarantee that no harm will come to your child at the hands of another child when he/she enters school property. However, they CAN be held responsible IF they […]

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