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There has been a recent trend in unmarried, cohabiting couples in that they are seeking some type of legal protection similar to that of a prenuptial agreements. These binds are seeking to protect each partner’s financial assets as well as child custody issues. These contracts are still drawn up by an attorney and when surveyed, […]

Two Penns Grove men were arrested after having outstanding child support warrants that totaled to nearly $12,000. According to police in Salem County, a 32-year-old man was arrested because his child support payments totaled over $8,000. The other man had payments over $4,000. Both men were released from custody after making reduced payments of $200 […]

In 2010, the state of New York adopted the no-fault  divorce law in attempts to avoid assigning blame in divorce cases. Many were very excited with the passing of the new law, but one year later, a few concerning outcomes are starting to be seen. One of them is the the law of temporary alimony […]

New laws in the New Jersey Assembly could possibly completely change the alimony laws in the state. The first proposed law asked for an 11-member commission be created in order to review all of the laws and possibly reform them. Another bill that was cleared earlier this week states that the alimony and child support […]

Recently, there has been an increase in the number of custody cases that involve pets in divorce cases. In a 2006 survey, it was found that the number of custody cases that determine the fate of a pet has grown nearly 15 percent. Attorneys have stated that the court tends to lean toward leaving the […]

A trend that is now being seen in child custody cases is whether or not the parent smokes cigarettes. A recent study conducted by an anti-tobacco group was done and the results show evidence of this trend growing. According to results, at least 18 states have used cigarette smoking as a factor in child custody […]

Monmouth County is holding a food festival at the county’s library next weekend. The event will feature celebrity chef David Burke who will host the “Food for Thought, What’s On Your Plate.” The festival is one day long and it will explore food as it affects many areas including career, community service and culture. Burke […]

Rapper DMX is being accused of owing $1 million in back child support, but the rapper has stated that the woman may be lying and a paternity test has been ordered to make sure that the child is his. According to court records, the woman and DMX are currently in the middle of a paternity […]

Katy Perry and Russel Brand, whom announced their divorce a few months ago, have now decided on a settlement agreement. According to sources close to the couple, the papers were signed amicably. Brand decided to not accept the money that he is legally entitled to under California law. This would have meant that he could […]

In New Jersey, the Whitney E. Houston Performing Arts Center is mourning the death of singing icon, Whitney Houston. This school was where Houston began to show her vocal talent and shined as a member of the choir and chorus. According to the Los Angeles Times, the flag outside of the school is now flying […]