Month: January 2017

In Midland Funding, LLC v. Bordeaux, 447 N.J. Super. 330 (2016), the Appellate Division addressed the question of whether an arbitration clause that was part of a consumer credit card application was enforceable. The appeal arose out of a small claims case filed in...

Starting on February 1, 2017, the child support laws in New Jersey will change as they relate to the termination of a child support obligation. As this date is quickly approaching, it is important that you speak with an experienced family law attorney who can help you...

Neural tube defects can occur in children born after a pregnancy where folic acid was not given or taken by the mother. Neural tube defects are problems seen when part of the skull or spinal cord does not properly form during a pregnancy. These defects can cause...

In every state, including New Jersey, there are deadlines by which a lawsuit must be filed. These are called Statutes of Limitations. If the defendant is a municipal entity, there are additional notices required to be served with much shorter deadlines. These are...

Samuel Kirkpatrick, Jr. et al. v. Hidden View Farm and Dorothy Nesti involved an unfortunate situation where a young boy sustained serious injuries after being bitten by a horse. Samuel, who was 9 years old at the time of the incident, had accompanied his mother to a...

Divorce and Children with Special NeedsMany divorces occur between parties who have children together. Children with special needs can be especially affected by divorce. Agreements can be more complex because of the associated medical and caregiving needs. The legal...