Grant J. Robinson Family Law Blog

On July 20th, 2011, I wrote about the appellate division upholding the right of an individual to plant a tracking device on a cheating spouse, as long as they don't travel to an area where one would reasonable expect privacy.  Last week, the New Jersey appellate division, in an unpublished case, upheld the entry of a final restraining order for stalking against an ex-husband who hired a private investigator to plant a tracking device in his ex-wife's boyfriend's car to determine if she... Read More

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The New Jersey Appellate Court just struck a blow to all cheating spouses by ruling  in a case of right to privacy that a spouse has the right to track the public travels of a cheating mate.  But, before planning your next cyber attack, exercise caution as these acts could put you in violation of the Prevention of Domestic Violence Act in New Jersey.  The case of  Villanova v. Innovative Investigations, Inc., involved a husband suing his wife during the divorce for... Read More

I once spoke to a Judge who spent time hearing family cases and criminal cases during a long career.  He confided in me that he was more comfortable dealing with criminals in court than with divorce litigants.  The judge told me in criminal court you have the worst of society acting at their best, and in family court you have the best of... Read More