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Grandmother had burden of overcoming presumption that mother acted in child's best interest by presenting clear and convincing evidence that visitation was in child's best interest. Read more
States overrides parents' opposition to adult sibling visiting her minor half-siblings. Read more
Determination that husband fraudulently induced wife to execute prenuptial agreement was supported by the evidence, as required to set aside prenuptial agreement. Read more
Mother brought suit in the United States District Court for the District of Alabama to obtain order under the International Child Abduction Remedies Act (ICARA), directing child's return to... Read more
Father who had resided in Turkey petitioned, pursuant to Hague Convention on Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction and International Child Abduction Remedies Act (ICARA), for childr... Read more
Emma v. Evans : The court reaffirms the best interest standard for name change proceeding. Roman v Adely, 182 NJ 103 (2004) sets forth the relevant factors. Read more
Child's illegal immigration status in the abducted-to country did not bar finding that the child was now settled, pursuant to the Hague Convention on Civil Aspects of International Child Abd... Read more
Agreement was ambiguous as to whether former wife was entitled to 50% of husband's full benefits or only 50% of benefits earned over the course of the marriage. Read more
Court failed to address necessary factors delineated by child support guidelines concerning recent work history, occupational qualifications, prevailing job opportunities and earning levels... Read more
Monthly reimbursement by father's employer to father for cost of father's health insurance represented employer paid portion of father's health insurance premium and thus was not part of fat... Read more