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Associated Press
a day ago
- Business
- Associated Press
KSTM Promotes Eric Saar to Partner
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jun 9, 2025-- Krauss Shaknes Tallentire & Messeri LLP announced today that Eric Saar, a skilled litigator newly licensed to practice in New Jersey, has been promoted to partner. 'Eric has a wealth of expertise in matrimonial and family law, and his talent as a negotiator, writer, and litigator make him a valuable asset to his clients and colleagues at our firm,' said KSTM founding partner Caroline Krauss. 'Now barred in New Jersey as well as New York, he has expanded the reach of his practice and allowed KSTM to serve clients in New Jersey seamlessly.' Saar's experience in matrimonial and family law matters includes the division of complex assets, highly intricate custody matters, spousal and child support issues, and the preparation and negotiation of pre- and post-nuptial agreements. He is an active member of the New York City Bar Association's Matrimonial Law Committee and previously served as co-chair of the Legislative Affairs subcommittee. Saar is also a member of the New York State Bar Association's Family Law Section. Saar will play a key role as KSTM expands its presence and capabilities in New Jersey. His recent admission to the New Jersey Bar allows the firm to practice in the state without the need for local co-counsel. 'I am honored to join KSTM's partnership and to play a role in expanding the firm's presence into New Jersey,' said Saar. 'I look forward to bringing our empathetic, client-focused approach to individuals and families throughout the state, and to continuing to guide our clients through some of life's most challenging moments with clarity, compassion, and an unwavering commitment to their goals.' Saar's professional honors include being named a New York Super Lawyer in Family Law (2024-25) and Rising Star in Family Law (2020-23), and a Best Lawyers' One to Watch for Family Law in New York (2024). Before joining KSTM, Saar was an associate at Greenspoon Marder LLP. He has focused on matrimonial law since prior to his graduation from the University of Illinois Chicago John Marshall Law School, serving as a law clerk for the largest law firm in the country that practices matrimonial law exclusively. About Krauss Shaknes Tallentire & Messeri LLP Krauss Shaknes Tallentire & Messeri LLP ( ) provides counsel to clients in the full range of matrimonial and family law matters, including pre- and post-nuptial agreements, divorces, paternity matters, custody, access, and support issues, and other family law matters. We have offices in New York City, New Jersey, and Greenwich, Connecticut. View source version on CONTACT: Kelsey Dellovo [email protected] 339.223.0961 KEYWORD: UNITED STATES NORTH AMERICA NEW YORK NEW JERSEY INDUSTRY KEYWORD: OTHER CONSUMER LEGAL ADVERTISING COMMUNICATIONS PROFESSIONAL SERVICES BUSINESS FAMILY LIFESTYLE CONSUMER OTHER PROFESSIONAL SERVICES SOURCE: Krauss Shaknes Tallentire & Messeri LLP Copyright Business Wire 2025. PUB: 06/09/2025 09:30 AM/DISC: 06/09/2025 09:28 AM
BreakingNews.ie
4 days ago
- BreakingNews.ie
Dublin granny's death wish on kids triggers restraining order
A judge imposed a three-year restraining order on a Dublin grandmother, barring her from posting online about her daughter after allegedly harassing her and wishing death on her grandchildren. The young woman, who cannot be named for legal reasons, resorted to using anti-stalking laws and applied for the order at Dublin District Court. Advertisement However, her estranged mother did not attend the scheduled hearing to contest the claims against her. "My mother is harassing me," her adult daughter told Judge Anthony Halpin, adding that she had been subjected to online abuse, including "she hopes my kids die". Asked why this happened, the woman, in her twenties, explained that she had been taken into care when she was young and there had been a fractured relationship since. She told the court that the posts started nine weeks ago after five years of no contact. Advertisement The woman believed her mother was "retaliating for having no contact with or access to her grandchildren". On reviewing printouts of the posts, Judge Halpin stated he was satisfied the woman had made a reasonable case for a civil restraining order barring unwanted contact and online posts about the applicant. He held that it was appropriate to compel the respondent from harassing or placing her daughter in fear. Judge Halpin said gardaí would serve the order on the grandmother, and the court had a wide range of sanctions available if she broke the terms. Ireland Businessman fired for 'old school' methods of meet... Read More Breaching them can result in the subject of the order being brought to court, jailed for up to a year and a maximum €4,000 fine. The restraining orders were introduced in the Criminal Justice (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2023 as a remedy for people seeking protection. The District Court may issue an order to prevent the respondent from violence or threats, stalking, harassing or approaching the applicant's home, work, or school. It can run for up to five years but may be shorter depending on the presiding judge's assessment.
BBC News
28-05-2025
- General
- BBC News
Jersey deputy proposes removing 'illegitimate' child status
Jersey's parenting laws could be changed so children born out of wedlock are no longer considered "illegitimate".Home Affairs Minister Deputy Mary Le Hegarat said in a proposition about half of all children in the island were born to unmarried only children born to a mixed-sex couple who are married are considered "legitimate".Despite recent changes to the marriage laws, children born to a couple in a civil partnership are still regarded as illegitimate. Le Hegarat said: "The option of abolishing the status of legitimacy is strongly preferable, as it is no longer reflective of modern family life."Only children whose parents are married and in a mixed-sex relationship are currently provided with the status of being 'legitimate' at birth."She said it was "out of step with policy developments over the last few decades to modernise family law, so that legislation reflects modern family units more equitably".
Malay Mail
19-05-2025
- General
- Malay Mail
Legal experts say Muslim women can sue husbands for maintenance while still married under Islamic family law – here's how
KUALA LUMPUR, May 19 — A simple compliment from a host about a beautiful outfit worn by a child at a Hari Raya Aidilfitri open house unexpectedly sparked a heated argument between the parents after the mother casually 'revealed' that all the expenses for the festive celebration were borne by her. A video of the incident, shared by the host on social media, went viral. For viewers, it may have been just a story but behind it lies a bitter reality in some marriages where the husband shirks his responsibilities in providing for his wife and children, especially when the wife is also working. Such situations often leave wives feeling emotionally overwhelmed as they are forced to handle household, family and financial responsibilities on their own. Claiming maintenance without divorce For Muslim women facing such issues, there is still a way out, says Syariah lawyer Marlina Amir Hamzah, who explained that a wife's rights under Islam are protected by the Islamic Family Law (Federal Territories) Act 1984 and similar laws at the state level. 'For example, Section 73(1) of the Selangor Islamic Family Law Enactment 2023 states that the father is responsible for providing maintenance for his child, regardless of whether the child is in his custody or someone else's. 'Maintenance includes essentials such as food, drink, shelter, clothing and medical care. If the issue of maintenance cannot be resolved through discussion, the wife has the right to file a claim in the Syariah Court, even while still legally married,' she told Bernama recently. Unfortunately, she said, many wives do not take this step due to several factors, including a lack of awareness of legal procedures, fear of not being able to afford the cost of filing a claim and concerns that doing so could worsen the situation. 'For those who still wish to preserve their marriage, they usually avoid this route. Imagine a wife filing a maintenance claim in court while still married - it could lead to arguments and possibly end in divorce. 'However, in certain cases, such as when a woman has been left without support for a long time and is determined to assert her rights, the claim can be filed without waiting for a divorce,' she added. Process Elaborating on the process of claiming maintenance while still married, Marlina said the first step a wife should take is to apply for a maintenance order at the lower Syariah court. 'Prepare all the necessary documents, such as copies of both spouses' identification cards, their marriage certificate and their children's birth certificates, then go to the lower Syariah court to file an application. Officers at the case registration counter can usually assist and guide you if you're not represented by a lawyer. 'If you have legal representation, the lawyer will handle all the documentation and provide advice in accordance with existing provisions and appropriate to the client's case,' she said. Once the case is filed, both parties will undergo a sulh process. Sulh refers to the amicable settlement of a dispute through mediation. However, if no agreement is reached, the case will be tried before a judge. Once the trial concludes, the court may order the husband, ex-husband or father to pay maintenance according to the amount, payment schedule and method determined by the judge, Marlina explained. If the husband fails to comply with the court order, the wife can file an application for enforcement under Section 148 of the Syariah Court Civil Procedure Act (Federal Territories) 1998, or the relevant state enactment. Marlina said this application can be filed through a judgment debtor summons, seizure and sale order or a committal order. 'Some husbands may try to claim they can't afford it (pay maintenance) due to low income, high commitments, unemployment and so on. If that's the case, the husband must provide proof to the court that he truly lacks the means. However, that doesn't mean he can get away with it. According to Islamic law, maintenance is a mandatory right that must be fulfilled, no matter what,' she said. In fact, in child maintenance cases, if the husband proves he is genuinely unable to fulfill his financial responsibilities, the wife can apply to the court to request that an heir from the husband's side pay the maintenance as ordered by the court. To proceed with this, the wife must first obtain a maintenance order from the lower Syariah court under Section 72(1) of the Islamic Family Law (Federal Territories) Act, or the relevant state-level law, the lawyer explained. In addition, if the wife is aware that the husband has savings in any financial institution, she can also apply for hiwalah at the Syariah court. Hiwalah is the transfer of debt from the person who owes it to someone else who is able to pay it. Enforcement Meanwhile, Irsamudin Ikhsan, who is also a Syariah lawyer, said Islamic family law in Malaysia allows a wife to file not only for current maintenance but also for arrears accrued throughout the marriage. 'These arrears can be claimed if the wife can prove the husband failed to provide maintenance over a certain reasonable period. The court will then evaluate the reasonableness of the claim amount. 'Claims must be supported by evidence, such as expenditure records, financial documents and witness testimony if necessary,' he told Bernama. He said if the husband fails to comply with the maintenance order issued by the court, the latter can enforce the order through measures like salary garnishment or even imprisonment. Such actions, he added, are not merely punitive but are intended to protect the rights of wives and children who have been neglected. 'This matter is guaranteed under Islamic law and Malaysia's Islamic legal framework to ensure the welfare of the wife and children is safeguarded if the husband fails to fulfill his obligations,' he said. Sharing her experience with Bernama, Fatiahusna (not her real name), 45, said she was neglected by her husband for more than 10 years before she decided to take legal action to secure her and her children's rights. 'I waited over 10 years, hoping my husband would change. In the end, I became ill (suffered from depression) from shouldering all the family and children's expenses. My husband worked in the government sector but I had no idea where his money went,' said the private-sector employee. The mother of three school-going children said during that time, she spent her entire salary on household expenses and had no savings for her future. 'This didn't even include the emotional, mental and physical fatigue I suffered. Discussions didn't help either,' she said, adding she eventually gathered the courage to go to the Syariah court to address the issue. 'I sought help from the Legal Aid Bureau to begin the process of claiming maintenance for the sake of my children's future. 'The process did take a long time - almost three years - but I had already been patient for 10 years, so waiting a little longer for the sake of my children was not a problem. Some of the services provided by the Legal Aid Bureau were free and some required payment. The total cost depends on the type of case and how much work is involved. What's certain is that the bureau is much more affordable compared to engaging a private law firm.' Now a single mother, Fatiahusna said her ex-husband has been consistently paying child maintenance through salary deductions, as ordered by the Syariah court. 'Even though I ended up being a single mother, I'm still grateful because my efforts to improve our lives and fight for my children's rights have paid off,' she said. She advised women in similar situations not to stay in toxic marriages just out of pity for the children but instead to rise and fight for the rights granted by their religion and the law. — Bernama
