Yes, you can appeal a family law arbitration award to an appellate arbitrator or panel. The parties can select their appellate arbitrator in the consent order or agreement to arbitrate,… CONTINUE
Do the Rules of Evidence Apply in Family Law Arbitration?
The rules of evidence apply to family law arbitration only if the parties want the rules of evidence to apply. This ability of the parties to direct how the family… CONTINUE
Is Family Law Arbitration Cost-Effective?
Family law arbitration is very cost-effective due to the speed of the process. Even though the arbitrator is paid, the process can be greatly streamlined, including relaxation of evidence rules,… CONTINUE
How Much Control Do Attorneys and Litigants Have Over the Arbitration Process in Family Law Cases?
Attorneys and litigants retain a great deal of control over the family law arbitration process. The parties decide the scope of the arbitration, what controlling authority applies, what law they… CONTINUE
Is Arbitration of Family Law Cases Permitted in New Jersey?
Yes. There are two court rules which specifically address the arbitration of family law cases: Family Court Rule 5:1-4 (discusses the arbitration track, and the agreement or consent order to… CONTINUE
Court rules against sperm donor’s request for parental rights
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Same-Sex Couples on Friday, February 23, 2018. New Jersey sperm donors may not be allowed to assert paternity rights based… CONTINUE
Child support for same-sex couples
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Same-Sex Couples on Friday, December 22, 2017. Same-sex couples in New Jersey who share children might want to pay attention… CONTINUE
Same-sex couples face unique issues when divorcing
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Same-Sex Couples on Friday, November 17, 2017. Same-sex couples who are seeking to get a divorce may find that it… CONTINUE
Same-sex marriage trends following legalization
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Same-Sex Couples on Wednesday, July 5, 2017. New Jersey residents may be aware that same-sex marriage became legal in late… CONTINUE
SCOTUS gay marriage ruling raises questions for gay couples
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Same-Sex Couples on Monday, December 14, 2015. New Jersey residents likely know that laws in several states that made same-sex… CONTINUE
