by Andrew M. Shaw | Mar 30, 2017 | Uncategorized
The Divorce Guide now covers prenups! If you’re considering marriage but worried about divorce, a prenuptial agreement is the answer you’ve been looking for. Alimony? Waive it. Don’t want to give him your retirement account? No problem. Don’t...
by Andrew M. Shaw | Mar 4, 2017 | Uncategorized
If you need to file a motion, I strongly recommend hiring an attorney to assist you. There are two basic reasons I make that recommendation: (1) the Doctrine of Res Judicata; and (2) the Entire Controversy Doctrine. First, “[t]he term ‘res judicata’ refers broadly to...
by Andrew M. Shaw | Feb 26, 2017 | Uncategorized
The New Jersey Legislature has passed a new child support statute that took effect effect on February 1, 2017. The new law is applicable “to all child support orders issued prior to, on, or after the effective date[,]” [S-1046/A-2721,] which means it affects every...
by Andrew M. Shaw | Jan 23, 2017 | Uncategorized
It is notoriously difficult to prove certain claims in custody disputes. Often, the only available evidence may be the statements of the opposing party. Thus, it is often necessary to record a verbal conversation and to offer that conversation as evidence for the...
by Andrew M. Shaw | Jan 15, 2017 | Uncategorized
What is parental alienation? Divorces can get ugly, feelings get hurt, and parents often feel validated when the children take sides. Unfortunately, one parent actively discouraging a child from having a loving and meaningful relationship with the other is extremely...
by Andrew M. Shaw | Jan 14, 2017 | Uncategorized
Under the “Grandparent Visitation Statute,” originally enacted in the 1970s, the New Jersey Legislature permitted grandparents to apply for visitation if such visitation would be in the best interests of the child as determined by consideration of six...
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