GAC v. GAC


897 A.2d 1018 (2006)

186 N.J. 535

Gaynell GAC, Plaintiff-Respondent, v. Paul GAC, Defendant-Appellant.

Supreme Court of New Jersey.

Decided May 18, 2006.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

William J. Courtney, Morristown, argued the cause for appellant.

Gerard C. Fallon, Hackensack, argued the cause for respondent (Sonageri & Fallon, attorneys).

Charles A. Matison, President, submitted a brief on behalf of amicus curiae New Jersey Chapter of American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (Mr. Matison, attorney; Mr. Matison and Dale E. Console, on the brief).

Stuart A. Hoberman, Woodbridge, President, submitted a letter brief on behalf of amicus curiae New Jersey State Bar Association.


Justice WALLACE, JR. delivered the opinion of the Court.

This case raises the issue whether a father must pay the college debt owed by his estranged daughter. In Newburgh v. Arrigo, 88 N.J. 529, 545, 443 A.2d 1031 (1982), this Court established a twelve-factor balancing test to aid in determining whether a court should require a parent to contribute to the cost of a child's post-secondary education...

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