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New Jersey Law Journal

Emerging Case Law Offers Support for Sexual Assault Victims Seeking Restraining Orders

The defendant had argued in the Gloucester County trial venue that a more stringent test with the six factors used in domestic violence cases should have been the standard.
6 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Kayden's Law Bolsters Title 23 Custody Factors

During the years between the bill's introduction and its ultimate passage, Kayden's Law was subject to significant amendments, largely through the efforts of the Pennsylvania Bar Association and numerous local bar associations concerned with the potentially negative effects the bill could have on many families involved in custody litigation.
5 minute read

New Jersey Law Journal

Common Evidence Issues in Family Part Trials (Part III): OK, the Rules Apply, but Now What?

"For this third installment, we now tackle the 'in-court' use of evidence rules to defend or pursue objections," write Matheu D. Nunn, Matthew James Troiano, Alyssa S. Engleberg and Jessica Sciara.
13 minute read

New York Law Journal

Decision of the Day: Concerns About Mother's Violent Boyfriend, Omission of Order Basis For Full Custody Grant to Father

This ruling was selected and summarized by the New York Law Journal's decision editors. 
2 minute read

Texas Lawyer

Are Frozen Embryos People or Property? Texas Supreme Court Receives Briefs

At stake is the fate of Roman v. Roman, a 2006 First District Court of Appeals ruling that treated embryos as property in a divorce and allowed the discarding of embryos per terms of a storage contract.
4 minute read

New York Law Journal

Practical Legal Name and Gender Change Process Guidance for Transgender Minors in New York

The early weeks and months after a child comes out as transgender may feel overwhelming for parents and guardians as the status raises various issues. A common concern involves the request to change the child's name and/or gender marker. This article explains the process for changing a minor's name and gender marker on key identifying documents.
8 minute read

New York Law Journal

Repealing Fault Grounds for Divorce Would Have Little Effect on NY Matrimonial Law

Joel R. Brandes responds to two recent columns that discuss repealing the fault grounds for divorce, arguing that removing them would have little effect on the practice of matrimonial law in New York.
11 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Legal Lifelines: Advocating for Philadelphian Families Through the Law

Our clients remind us of what justice and equality looks like for real individuals, outside the theoretical ideals described in laws and textbooks.
3 minute read

Daily Business Review

Broward Lawyers Step Into Case Grabbing International Headlines

The attorneys represent relatives of Ana Maria Knezevich Henao, the South Florida businesswoman who went missing in Spain in February.
4 minute read

Daily Business Review

Creating New Mother's Day Traditions Post-Divorce

Whether your children are with you part-time, or you have sole custody, the first Mother's Day post-separation can be emotionally challenging.
5 minute read

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