New Jersey is known for having the strictest firearm laws in the United States (rivaled by only California). A person who has managed to secure either a pistol or rifle (both require separate licenses), can have those licenses/firearms subject to forfeiture in almost...
Month: December 2016
Final Restraining Orders Require Factual Findings
A December 5th Appeals Court decision discussed 2 rare problems in a domestic violence case. First, can a judge issue a Final Restraining Order (FRO) simply because the 2 sides agree to it, without an examination of the facts? Second, if both husband and wife agree to...
Dear Potential Whistleblowers – You’d Better Prove That You Were Fired As Retaliation
In a November 28 ruling, a New Jersey Appeals Court said that merely claiming that you were fired for participating in legally protected "whistle-blowing" activity doesn't work. Under the law, a person has to give proof that any reasons the employer shows for firing...
Can a Parent Be Ordered to Support a Child After College? Probably Not
An October 7 Appeals Court decision involved a disagreement between divorced parents over whether the non-custodial parent must continue to pay child support or other financial benefits for a child that has recently obtained a bachelor's degree and decided to pursue...