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15OctOctober 15, 2023

If a Former Partner Threatens a New Partner, You Can Get a Restraining Order Against the Former Partner.

According to New Jersey’s Appellate Division, if a former partner threatens a person's new partner, they can obtain a restraining order. In the case of D.S. v. E.R. (A-3792-21), the Plaintiff alleged that the Defendant had a substantial history of abusive behavior. Although the...

06SepSeptember 6, 2023

Immunity for Child Abuse Referrals is Not Absolute

In most circumstances, New Jersey law provides both civil and criminal immunity to those who make reports of suspected child abuse to the Division of Child Protection and Permanency (DCPP). However, in the recently published case of E.W. v. W. M-H., the Court...

08MayMay 8, 2019

Prenuptial Agreements: Relationship Killer or Killer Idea?

Most people consider Prenuptial Agreements to be reserved for the wealthy. Oftentimes, they are viewed as a “relationship killer,” where at least one spouse goes into the marriage assuming that it will not work out. While either scenario could be accurate, there are many...

19JanJanuary 19, 2016

RMFMC&B Welcomes Marianne Quinn and Lynda Picinic

Meyerson, Fox, Mancinelli & Conte, P.A. is pleased to have recently welcomed Partner, Marianne Quinn and Associate, Lynda Picinic to the firm. With the additions of Marianne and Lynda, the firm’s ranks include 16 attorneys, practicing in a range of legal areas, from...

13OctOctober 13, 2014

Alimony Reform in New Jersey

Governor Christie recently signed a bill which modifies New Jersey’s alimony statute. The changes were not as extensive as had been initially proposed but they are significant in certain respects. This article will address the changes which affect the term of alimony. Subsequent posts will...