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Law Office of Cara A. McCafferty
975 Route 73 North Suite A Marlton, NJ 08053» view map
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1. Cara McCafferty Marlton, NJ
  Attorney at Law- NJ, 1994
  Villanova University School of Law, J.D. 2002
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Includes: Guardianships & Conservatorships, Custody & Visitation

Gary L. Borger

Adoption, Divorce, Child Custody, Family Law

Status: In Good Standing Licensed: 48 Years

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Deena Betze

Divorce & Family Law, Divorce, Adoption, Child Custody

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Bruce Matez

Divorce, Child Custody, Adoption, Divorce & Family Law

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1415 Route 70 East, Cherry Hill, NJ 08034

John Jones

Divorce, Child Custody, Adoption, Divorce & Family Law

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1415 Route 70 East, Cherry Hill, NJ 08034

Robyn Bryson Flynn

Alimony & Spousal Support, Divorce, Child Support, Child Custody

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1310 N Kings Hwy, Cherry Hill, NJ 08034

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LEGAL TERMS

CONSUMMATION

The actualization of a marriage. Sexual intercourse is required to 'consummate' a marriage. Failure to do so is grounds for divorce or annulment.

MARRIAGE

The legal union of two people. Once a couple is married, their rights and responsibilities toward one another concerning property and support are defined by the... (more...)

The legal union of two people. Once a couple is married, their rights and responsibilities toward one another concerning property and support are defined by the laws of the state in which they live. A marriage can only be terminated by a court granting a divorce or annulment. Compare common law marriage.

GUARDIAN OF THE ESTATE

Someone appointed by a court to care for the property of a minor child that is not supervised by an adult under some other legal method, such as a trust. A guar... (more...)

Someone appointed by a court to care for the property of a minor child that is not supervised by an adult under some other legal method, such as a trust. A guardian of the estate may also be called a 'property guardian' or 'financial guardian.' See also guardian.

HOME STUDY

An investigation of prospective adoptive parents to make sure they are fit to raise a child, required by all states. Common areas of inquiry include financial s... (more...)

An investigation of prospective adoptive parents to make sure they are fit to raise a child, required by all states. Common areas of inquiry include financial stability, marital stability, lifestyles and other social factors, physical and mental health and criminal history.

LAWFUL ISSUE

Formerly, statutes governing wills used this phrase to specify children born to married parents, and to exclude those born out of wedlock. Now, the phrase means... (more...)

Formerly, statutes governing wills used this phrase to specify children born to married parents, and to exclude those born out of wedlock. Now, the phrase means the same as issue and 'lineal descendant.'

JOINT CUSTODY

An arrangement by which parents who do not live together share the upbringing of a child. Joint custody can be joint legal custody (in which both parents have a... (more...)

An arrangement by which parents who do not live together share the upbringing of a child. Joint custody can be joint legal custody (in which both parents have a say in decisions affecting the child) joint physical custody (in which the child spends a significant amount of time with both parents) or, very rarely, both.

LEGAL CUSTODY

The right and obligation to make decisions about a child's upbringing, including schooling and medical care. Many states typically have both parents share legal... (more...)

The right and obligation to make decisions about a child's upbringing, including schooling and medical care. Many states typically have both parents share legal custody of a child. Compare physical custody.

PROVOCATION

The act of inciting another person to do a particular thing. In a fault divorce, provocation may constitute a defense to the divorce, preventing it from going t... (more...)

The act of inciting another person to do a particular thing. In a fault divorce, provocation may constitute a defense to the divorce, preventing it from going through. For example, if a wife suing for divorce claims that her husband abandoned her, the husband might defend the suit on the grounds that she provoked the abandonment by driving him out of the house.

ADOPTIVE PARENT

A person who completes all the requirements to legally adopt a child who is not his or her biological child. Generally, any single or married adult who is deter... (more...)

A person who completes all the requirements to legally adopt a child who is not his or her biological child. Generally, any single or married adult who is determined to be a 'fit parent' may adopt a child. Some states have special requirements, such as age or residency criteria. An adoptive parent has all the responsibilities of a biological parent.

SAMPLE LEGAL CASES

Fawzy v. Fawzy

... Justice LONG delivered the opinion of the Court. At issue in this appeal is whether parties to a matrimonial action may agree 350 to submit questions regarding child custody and parenting time to binding arbitration, and if so, what standard of review will apply. ...

NEW JERSEY DYFS v. GM

... permanency hearings. It asserts that the Appellate Division mistakenly substituted the child custody standard, ie the best interests of the child standard, for the child welfare standard required for a Title Nine action such as this. The latter ...

Fawzy v. Fawzy

... The primary issue in this appeal is whether parties in a matrimonial action can agree to binding, non-appealable arbitration of child custody and parenting time issues. ... However, the Court did not extend this approval to child support and custody issues. ...

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HOME STUDY

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LEGAL CUSTODY

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