Monthly Archives: February 2014
Proposed Bill Would Eliminate No-Fault Divorce in Kansas
As reported by The Wichita Eagle, a bill recently introduced in the Kansas State Legislature would do away with no-fault divorces. Like New Jersey, Kansas is currently a no-fault divorce state, meaning that couple’s could seek divorce based solely on irreconcilable differences, as opposed to a fault ground, such as abandonment or adultery. Kansas… Read More »
New Law Governing Landlord’s Right to Attorney Fees in Eviction Actions
As reported by the American Apartment Owner Association, Governor Christie recently signed into law a bill that gives New Jersey tenants the right to collect lawyer’s fees and costs from landlords when they are successful in court. The rule applies if the landlord has reserved the same right in the lease. The new law… Read More »