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If you think that all meetings with experts can be recorded, think again

Eric S. Solotoff
March 21, 2012 13:23

While it doesn't happen in every case, from time to time there is a request made by a client or opposing counsel to tape the meeting between the opposing expert.  This happens more frequently in contested custody cases, but it could happen as to any expert, I suppose.  The general rule...

Beware the Lump Sum Alimony Payment

Eric S. Solotoff
February 23, 2012 10:01

Parties often like - well no one really likes to pay alimony - to use alimony as a vehicle to settle issues in a case because usually, alimony is deductible to the payor and includible in the income of the recipient.  Because of differences in tax brackets, proper structuring of alimony can...

DIVORCE FROM A MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONAL'S PERSPECTIVE

Sandra C. Fava
February 14, 2012 02:28

Fox Rothschild's New Jersey Family Law Legal Blog welcomes Kelly Sutliff, MA, LPC, NCC, a licensed professional counselor with Kelly Sutliff, LPC, located in Madison, New Jersey, as a guest blogger. Having known Kelly for over ten (10) years and speaking at length with her about the trauma that...

STRIKEOUT? FORMER PITCHER GRANTED RELIEF ON MOTION TO REDUCE SUPPORT

Robert A. Epstein
February 05, 2012 12:04

While decisions from the Appellate Division addressing a former professional athlete's motion to reduce his support obligations do not come around all that often, we have, in fact, previously blogged on the issue.  Now from the Appellate Division comes the unpublished (not precedential) matter...

How to Not Settle Your Case

Eric S. Solotoff
February 04, 2012 11:34

Having just experienced several months of "interesting", to say the least, negotiations on several matters, it got me thinking about creating a list of things to do if you really don't want to settle your case.  Hey, every body is entitled to their day in court if they want it. So...