by Marvin Schuldiner | Aug 7, 2017 | Divorce Mediation and Law, Elder Mediation and Elder Law and Issues, Lawsuits |
Before civil unions, same sex couples could enter into a formal arrangement through New Jersey’s Domestic Partnership (DPA) Act/law. The DPA gave certain rights and obligations to the couple entering the domestic partnership. In 2007, NJ enacted a Civil Union... by Marvin Schuldiner | Feb 13, 2017 | Divorce Mediation and Law, Lawsuits |
In September 2016, an NJ trial court opined (in an unpublished opinion) on proper parental conduct at the sporting events of their children. In the case of D.W. v. M.W. (FV-15-1025-16, Ocean County — a domestic violence case), the estranged wife asked for an... by Marvin Schuldiner | Oct 7, 2016 | Divorce Mediation and Law, Lawsuits |
Update: the Supreme Court ruled and I address it here. Michael Thieme and Bernice Aucoin-Thieme were living together for eight years before they married. Their marriage lasted 14-months. For the divorce, the parties agreed on a full settlement, including a clause... by Marvin Schuldiner | Jun 6, 2016 | Divorce Mediation and Law, Lawsuits |
Earlier this year, I posted about a “wrongful death” case regarding a beloved family dog. Today, the Georgia Supreme Court issued a decision in this case. The court upheld Georgia precedent and what a majority of the state courts have held: animals are... 
by Marvin Schuldiner | Jan 19, 2016 | Divorce Mediation and Law, Lawsuits |
How does the law look at pets? Traditionally, many cases have stated that pets are property, just like the couch the pets sleeps on. This offends the many people who think of their pets as children, as a part of the family. The bond between pet and owner(s) can be... 
by Marvin Schuldiner | Jan 13, 2016 | Arbitration, Divorce Mediation and Law, Lawsuits |
Yesterday, the New Jersey Supreme Court issued a unanimous opinion in the case of Anthony C. Major v. Julie Maguire. The case dealt with grandparents of a child (the parents of the father) who were petitioning the court for visitation rights to see their grandchild....