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Social Media Tort Claims in Divorce: Targeted Harassment, or Just Venting? Civil remedies related to bad behavior on social media, including proving damages in related marital tort claims, continue to tread in uncertain waters. But when a vindictive spouse's problematic actions on social media rise to the level of criminal behavior, New Jersey has some of the strictest laws on the books. By Bari Weinberger

When It's Time to Move: The Standard for Relocation in New Jersey 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

Rules and Procedures When You're Concerned About Your Client's Mental Health In seeking to protect the client's best interests pursuant to RPC 1.14(b), the attorney or the court may consider whether the appointment of a guardian ad litem or general guardian is appropriate, depending upon the degree to which the client is believed to have diminished capacity. By Tracy Julian

Misconceptions and Benefits of Family Law Mediation Mediation provides divorcing spouses and separating parents with the opportunity to take control of their future by investing their time and energy in resolving these issues without the necessity of litigation. By Lynelle A. Gleason

Financial Abuse in Divorce Cases: What It Is and Why It Matters One type of abuse often begets another in a vicious cycle ultimately resulting in the survivor feeling powerless and trapped in the relationship. By Kevin Segler

The Burden of Proof and Presumptions in NY Matrimonial Actions An attorney preparing for the trial of a matrimonial action in New York must know all of the applicable presumptions and be prepared to meet her burden of proof on each issue. By Joel R. Brandes