In New Jersey, our court system is set up as a hierarchy. At the lowest level are the Municipal Courts. Above them are the Trial Courts (the Superior Court), then the Appellate Division, and at the top of the pyramid, the New Jersey Supreme Court. For example, a municipal court case can be appealed toRead more
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Borzillo v. Borzillo In family law, we expect difficult emotions, competing narratives, and disagreements over facts. What we do not expect—or tolerate—is bad faith. Recently, during oral argument, I referenced a definition that has guided New Jersey courts and continues to shape how judges evaluate conduct in divorce and post-judgment matters. As I explained: “Now, badRead more
Recently, we successfully appealed a decision enforcing joint legal custody where the parties were not able to make “together” decisions without detriment to their children and on appeal, the Appellate Division reversed and remanded for sole legal custody. Our Legislature has determined “that it is in the public policy of this State to assure minorRead more