Brian P Mccann

April 07, 2022 | New Jersey Law Journal

What many think is sufficient language in a prenuptial agreement to protect their estate, may not be. The best approach is to proactively and in-tandem incorporate estate planning language and instruments alongside a prenuptial agreement.

By Brian P. McCann and Kristen E. Marinaccio

9 minute read

March 18, 2021 | New Jersey Law Journal

Parties and practitioners alike should be mindful that a parent's or former spouse's financial relationship to their children and former spouse can continue past death and should adequately plan for this continuing relationship.

By Brian P. McCann and Kristen E. Marinaccio

10 minute read

April 29, 2020 | New Jersey Law Journal

For those with support obligations, the general economic strain of this crisis comes with the added anxiety of not knowing how they will pay child support and/or alimony while they remain unemployed.

By Brian P. McCann and Kristen E. Marinaccio

9 minute read

January 16, 2020 | New Jersey Law Journal

Considering that both interstate and intrastate relocation cases are now assessed under the same best-interest standard, it is interesting that the burden still shifts, somewhat arbitrarily, depending on whether the move is within New Jersey or across the state line.

By Brian P. McCann and Kristen E. Marinaccio

9 minute read

January 23, 2017 | New Jersey Law Journal

The concept of joint legal custody continues to evolve, and parents, attorneys, mental health professionals and judges are compelled to think creatively to develop plans that minimize parental conflict and promote and protect a child's best interests.

By Brian P. McCann

17 minute read

January 22, 2016 | New Jersey Law Journal

The emergence of parental bonds between a third party and a child touches upon fundamental rights of parents and the most basic function of our judicial system, to protect the well-being of minor children.

By Brian P. McCann

9 minute read