by Joseph P Testa, J.S.C. (Ret) and Thomas Roberto, Esq.

Marriage equality is a heated topic of debate on all fronts: local, state, national and even global. New Jersey is one of many states that permits same-sex couples to enter into civil unions. Although the law that allows same-sex couples in New Jersey to enter into civil unions is relatively new, family law attorneys have seen a dramatic influx of actions for dissolution of civil unions and everything that comes under the dissolution umbrella. Interestingly, the New Jersey Statute that provides for dissolution of civil unions includes only fault-based grounds, omitting irreconcilable differences as a cause of action.

by Mark Chinn

Over the last 33 years, I have observed and noted problems which has arisen with the way agreements are drafted:

• There are the clients who don’t understand the process and get mad when a divorce is not entered exactly 60 days after filing. 

• There are the nagging disputes between divorced spouses over care of the children, such as whether they are being properly seat belted.

• There are also issues regarding the details of how to handle payment of medical bills or college expenses.