Kristen E Marinaccio

January 22, 2024 | New Jersey Law Journal

Even with the steps forward taken by this state to promote equality for same-sex couples with respect to marriage and adoption, it is evident there are still gaps in our statutory scheme that need reform to adequately reflect society's evolving attitude to promoting strong family structures for all couples seeking to start a family.

By Kristen E. Marinaccio

7 minute read

January 17, 2023 | New Jersey Law Journal

A discussion with your forensic accountant or appraiser is warranted to determine how these changes affect a business valuation for matters filed prior to 2022 but have not yet been settled or fully adjudicated.

By Carl J. Soranno and Kristen E. Marinaccio

9 minute read

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

July 27, 2018 | New York Law Journal

A discussion of the proposed legislation known as the “Child-Parent Security Act of 2017” (CPSA) which would lift the ban on surrogacy agreements in New York, with a look at the subtle and not so subtle benefits and burdens that may ensue if the legislation is passed.

By Harriet Newman Cohen and Kristen E. Marinaccio

14 minute read