Author: Hagan, Klein & Weisberg, LLC
New Jersey Court Allows Vaccination Over Parents’ Objection
While New Jersey law allows an exemption from mandatory immunization for medical or religious reasons, that right is not absolute. A recent New Jersey Appellate Division case dealt with vaccination over parents’ objection in a very limited circumstance, but it’s reasoning may be relevant in broader situations.
5 Tips from a Divorce Lawyer on Managing the Stress of Divorce
No divorce is stress-free even when couples mutually agree to split. It is an emotional period, often made worse because there are many issues that must be settled, including those involving children, living arrangements and finances. Couples must think rationally about the divorce process and the next steps in their lives at the same time they are dealing with anger, grief and uncertainty.
Stephanie Frangos Hagan moderated a panel on Current Issues and Trends in Custody and Parenting Time matters.
On May 16th at the NJSBA annual convention in Atlantic City, partner Stephanie Frangos Hagan moderated a panel of two NJ Superior Court Family Part Judges, two attorneys and a mental health expert, on Current Issues and Trends in Custody and Parenting Time matters.
How a Domestic Violence Temporary Restraining Order May Lead to Other Criminal Charges
New Jersey law permits a victim of domestic violence to obtain a temporary restraining order (“TRO”) if granted, the alleged aggressor will be personally served with a copy of the TRO by local law enforcement officers. Although the officers may only be serving the TRO, a recent case makes clear that the defendant can be arrested for other crimes the officers may observe or based on evidence they may legally gather regardless of what happens with the TRO.
Can Parents Agree to Deviate from the Child Support Guidelines?
In New Jersey, the basic amount of child support is calculated according to a formula – the New Jersey Child Support Guidelines. Does New Jersey law allow parents to “deviate” from the amount determined by this formula?
