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Did You Know? New Jersey Can Permanently Seize Your Firearm Without a Conviction

New Jersey can permanently seize your firearms without a conviction. Once a firearm has been seized by law enforcement (required during a domestic disturbance call), the prosecutor can then begin a forfeiture action.

FAULT GROUNDS FOR DIVORCE

There are several alternative "fault" grounds in divorce which are available to pursue in case where irretrievable breakdown is not going to work.

CONSIDERATIONS IN MAKING CUSTODY AWARDS

The Court uses many different considerations in determining what custody award is in the best interest of a child and the law is basically well settled.

BASIC ISSUES IN DETERMINING PATERNITY

Before DNA testing can take place the Court has to first establish jurisdiction over a possible father in order to justify opening a paternity case and ordering him to submit to blood or genetic marker testing.

Connecticut Family Violence Program

A blog post about the family violence program in Connecticut.

Survivor Benefit Plan Military Penions

Survivor Benefit Plan guarantees you to get your portion of the military retirement if your ex spouse dies.

Military Pensions

Military Pension Laws have changed!

Permanent Maintenance to Wife. Divorce Digest, Volume 6, Issue 9

Illinois Trial Court - Divorce Digest - Custody, Permanent Maintenance to Wife

Understanding Lebanon County’s Custody Process

Lebanon County's Custody Process

Prenuptial Specifications: What Can and Cannot Be Included in Prenuptial Agreements

A blog post about prenup dos and don'ts.

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