You can tag “ADR” “Mediation” “Arbitration” “harm to child” “parental rights” “best interests” “parenting coordinator” – this is actually a good one for a lot of different areas.
Courts may exercise jurisdiction to protect the welfare of a child even if the parties agreed to use alternative dispute resolution. In a divorce or custody case, the parties can agree to mediation or arbitration of all issues relating to custody and parenting time. In Fawzy v. Fawzy, 199 N.J. 456, 461-62 (2009) the NJ […]
When do you need a trial to determine college contribution?
In the recent unpublished decision of Moore v. Terrell, (NJ Appellate Division, decided on April 29, 2024), the court again considered the issue of college contribution. Here the defendant sought to emancipated the parties’ child upon her graduation from college. In response, the plaintiff said, “Ok, but defendant needs to keep paying for the loans […]
Grandparent Visitation Rights in New Jersey
Under the Grandparent and Sibling Visitation Act, N.J.S.A. 9:2-7.1 (the Act), and the legal principles set forth in Moriarity v. Bradt, 177 N.J. 84, 118 (2003), courts must undertake a two-step analysis to decide a grandparent’s application to visit a grandchild over the objection of a fit parent. Essentially, the grandparents must first prove that […]