Parties in New Jersey who pay are about to pay alimony, or already pay alimony, should understand some recent changes to the statute that may impact their obligations. Some of the most critical changes are detailed below. First, it appears…
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The N.F.L. Realizes That Domestic Violence Is Not A Game
Yesterday, the N.F.L. terminated Baltimore Ravens running back, Ray Rice . See story here. This is after video emerged of Rice punching his fiancee (now wife) and knocking her unconscious in an elevator in Atlantic City. Previously, Rice was suspended…
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Opting To Learn About Stock Options In A Divorce
Many businesses choose to reward their employees with stock options in lieu of other forms of compensation. Frequently, these options are not vested when awarded, but rather vest over time. Even when options do vest, they are not automatically exercisable. …
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Can Grandma and Grandpa Get Custody In Pennsylvania?
We constantly receive calls from grandparents inquiring about their custody rights. In some instances, the grandparent has been the child’s primary caretaker from birth. In other instances, the grandparent has had regular contact with the grandchild and now is excluded…
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Who’s Your Daddy? – Figuring Out The Law On Parentage and Parental Obligations
Being a parent is difficult without a doubt. Becoming a parent is usually is not too difficult, but when you involve the legalities of assisted reproduction technology, it can become complicated. Such was the recent case of the actor Jason…
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Dividing The Marital Home In A Divorce
Please see my latest post published on LinkedIn about dividing the marital home in a divorce. Click here to read the post. About The Author
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Repairing The Parent Child Relationship When College Is An Issue
In New Jersey, a parent has an obligation to contribute to his or her child’s college education. There are a number of factors that a Court typically considers when determining the amount of the contribution. The primary consideration is ability…
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What Parents Can Learn From Casey Kasem
Tonight I appeared on the radio show, “Crime and Justice With Dan Schorr.” One of the topics that we discussed was the ongoing family dispute concerning radio icon, Casey Kasem. For quite some time, Casey’s current wife, Jean and the…
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George Clooney Is Getting Married And Needs A Prenup
We all heard the news about George Clooney’s engagement. After holding out for so long, he is now finally getting married. However, he has a lot to lose in the event of a divorce. A prenuptial agreement is a must.…
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Taking “Stand By Your Man” To A New Level
I recently commented on CNN about the bizarre headline grabbing case involving LA Clipper’s owner, Donald Sterling (see Clip here). The focus of my interview, however, was not Mr. Sterling himself, but the battle between his wife of more than…
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Attorney Jennifer A. Brandt, chair of Cozen O'Connor's Family Law practice, has represented a wide variety of clients in hundreds of family law cases in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. Jennifer is a regular legal commentator on national and local television outlets such as CNN, Fox New Network, HLN, MSNBC, Fox29, ABC News, NBC and CBS and frequently writes and contributes to articles in numerous publications, including the Huffington Post, Fox Business.com, The PhiIly Post, Avvo.com, Allparenting.com, The Philadelphia Inquirer, The Philadelphia Business Journal, the National Law Journal, and Main Line Today magazine.
