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New Jersey Law Journal

The Rules and Risks of Dividing Retirement Assets in Divorce

When negotiating equitable distribution in a divorce, both sides should consider the possible benefits and risks of the division of assets in equitable distribution. One option that can work in many cases is the immediate offset of a pension based on present value.
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New Jersey Law Journal

Preserving Marital Assets and Judicial Economy During Divorce

One of the roles of a family law attorney is to play defense with respect to dissipation of a marital estate during a divorce. There are two vehicles an attorney can use to achieve the goal of preventing the sale of real estate: (1) obtain an order prohibiting the sale of real property; or (2) file a notice of lis pendens.
7 minute read

New Jersey Law Journal

Stick to the Essential for Discovery in Divorce Cases

Has a client asked you to look under every rock to account for every dollar spent in their 20-plus year marriage? Has a party refused to provide responses to discovery to the point where litigation has ground to a halt and the case cannot proceed? Has a client demanded that you depose the other party's employer? If you are regularly involved in divorce litigation, the answer to these questions is likely a resounding "yes."
8 minute read

New Jersey Law Journal

Co-Parent Adoption: The Ease and the Pitfalls of the Simplified Process

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.
7 minute read

New Jersey Law Journal

A Child Custody Framework for Avoiding Court Delays and Moving Families Forward

In 2024, helping our clients become unstuck in their custody issues requires looking beyond the standard model that "conflict=court" to find innovative solutions that sidestep court delays while still protecting children's best interests.
10 minute read

New Jersey Law Journal

What Are the Benefits and Risks of a Spousal Support Buyout?

Deborah E. Nelson offers a case study to demonstrate the risks and rewards of spousal support buyout.
6 minute read

New Jersey Law Journal

Send Us Your New Partners for the NJ Law Journal's New Partners Yearbook

Submissions for the Law Journal's New Partners Yearbook are due by Feb. 12, 2024.
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New Jersey Law Journal

The Cyber and Privacy Legal Landscape: What Companies Need to Know

As of November 2023, more than 40 states have introduced proactive cybersecurity legislation, and at least 20 states adopted proactive privacy and/or cybersecurity laws. Included below is a sampling of states and federal proactive laws adopted as of this writing as well as tips for identifying which of these laws may apply to you, and other recommended best practices to meet the mandates of these laws.
10 minute read

New Jersey Law Journal

Artificial Intelligence Cybersecurity Difficulties Require Amending Legal Solutions

While existing business and technological options exist to address AI cybersecurity issues and ameliorate the adverse effects of AI cybersecurity difficulties, AI programmer protection requires amending cybersecurity legal defenses.
6 minute read

New Jersey Law Journal

Establishing Business Continuity in the Aftermath of a Ransomware Attack

The first line of defense against ransomware attacks is pre-existing protection. It's essential to have robust security measures in place to prevent malware threats like ransomware from infiltrating your systems.
6 minute read

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