RAHWAY, N.J., April 30, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The New Jersey Alimony Reform (NJAR) association announced today that it will host "Alimony Reform: Fair Laws for the 21st Century" to highlight the need for collaboration and coalition building between citizens, bar associations, divorce attorneys and judges in creating fair alimony laws. The event, which is open to the public, includes a buffet lunch, and requires a $30 registration fee, will be held on June 9 from 12:45 – 4:15 p.m. at Rutgers University's Busch Campus Center.
NJAR President and Co-Founder Tom Leustek and NJAR Director and Co-Founder Carol Greenwood will present an overview of current developments and the NJAR's goals, which will be followed by presentations from guest speakers from 1:15 – 4:15 p.m., including:
Progress on Bills and Blue Ribbon Commission
- Sean Kean, Assemblyman and Republican from Monmouth County, NJ
History of Alimony Reform in Massachusetts
- Steve Hitner, Director of Massachusetts Alimony Reform and MA Joint Alimony Task Force member
Problems Encountered by Florida Alimony Reform (FAR) & Possible Solutions
- Alan Frisher, Co-Director of Florida Alimony Reform
Mission and Objectives of the National Organization of Women for Alimony Reform
- Dana Davis, President of NOW-FAR
The Legislative Process in New Jersey
- Richard Stokes, NJAR Legislative Liaison
Alimony Reform in Connecticut and Beyond
- Elizabeth Benedict, Author, Alimony Reform Expert, Advisor to Connecticut Alimony Reform
"As New Jersey and other states contemplate how best to reform antiquated alimony laws, it is essential to understand the recent events in Massachusetts and how that state effectively built coalitions that brought about needed change. In addition, we hope to better understand how alimony reform is perceived in other states as we seek to bring fairness to New Jersey's laws," said Leustek. "We hope all family law stakeholders, citizens, practitioners and the judiciary will join us for this important symposium designed to help make equity in divorce a reality."
The Conference venue at Rutgers University is located at 604 Bartholomew Road, Piscataway, NJ 08854. Registration is required at http://njalimonyreform.org/confReg.php. Media inquiries should be addressed to admin@njalimonyreform.org, or (908) 866-NJAR (6527).
About NJAR's Mission
New Jersey Alimony Reform (NJAR) association is a group of women and men dedicated to changing New Jersey's alimony laws to be fair and reasonable through activities and education designed to point out the inequities of the current laws and to build effective coalitions between all family law stakeholders, including legislators, matrimonial attorneys, concerned citizens, and the legal system. For additional information, please visit http://njalimonyreform.org/ or call (908) 866-NJAR (6527).
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