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Alimony reform bill awaits Christie signing
As a marital law attorney for three decades, Tom Jenkins thought he figured out the unwritten rules of thumb for awarding alimony.
Calming the Fires of Ferguson
I watched with deep sorrow and despair as the events unfolded in Ferguson, Missouri over the last couple of weeks in the wake of the shooting of Michael Brown. This episode has raised a firestorm of legal and racial issues, which brings with it both rational and inflammatory commentary and behavior from those who line up on differing sides of this tragic American saga.
Putting “Structure” in the Infrastructure
It’s a term that when you say it, people’s eyes tend to glaze over, even those who are thoughtful, well-edcated and forward-looking. Just say “infrastructure” and watch the reaction.
Report on domestic violence monitoring still not finished
The lack of progress on the issue is frustrating advocates and lawmakers who contend the technology exists to both monitor offenders and notify victims if they come within certain proximity. They want the technology deployed to protect domestic violence victims.
Opinion: N.J. alimony reform bill is a first step, not an endpoint
Former Assemblywoman Joan Quigley’s guest opinion “Coming up with changes to New Jersey’s alimony reform was like going through a divorce” (Aug. 12, nj.com) portrays reformers as bitter, disgruntled and complaining that the bill does not lift our individual alimony burdens. The reality is that, as a grassroots organization, not an established trade association, we advocated for reforms to benefit the general public as well as our alimony-paying members. During the course of our nearly three years of public advocacy, we received a first-rate education about the legislative process and the art of the politically possible. Let it be clear that we fully endorse the bill awaiting the governor’s signature and urge him to sign without delay, but only as a first step toward modernizing New Jersey’s socially obsolete family laws.
Sweeney agrees to Camden school bill without retirement incentives
State Senate President Stephen Sweeney says he will accept Gov. Christie's changes to a bill intended to expedite development of privately run public "Renaissance" schools in Camden.
Assemblyman Singleton takes ice bucket challenge
State Assemblymen Troy Singleton, D-7th District, became the latest New Jersey politician to benefit the ALS research by having a bucket of ice water dumped over head Monday afternoon, and he did so in Newton's Landing, in the McCay Way yard of Milt Sierra, who is stricken with the disease.
New Jersey's business incentives are revitalizing Camden: Opinion
Last month, Holtec International, one of the country's largest and most respected energy production equipment companies, announced that it would be relocating its headquarters to Camden from Evesham Township, and adding a manufacturing plant at the Camden site.
A 21st Century Overhaul for Our Criminal Justice System
With the Assembly recently granting final legislative approval to a bill that will reform the way bail is administered in New Jersey, our criminal justice system is poised for a much-needed 21st century overhaul.