Borzillo v. Borzillo In family law, we expect difficult emotions, competing narratives, and disagreements over facts. What we do not expect—or tolerate—is bad faith. Recently, during oral argument, I referenced a definition that has guided New Jersey courts and continues to shape how judges evaluate conduct in divorce and post-judgment matters. As I explained: “Now, badRead more
The intersection of family law and military benefits has long been a complex and challenging terrain to navigate. Military compensation includes various components, such as base pay, allowances, special pay, and, eventually, a pension upon qualifying for retirement. Military pensions operate on a defined benefit system, meaning the pension amount is predetermined based on factorsRead more
Divorce is a challenging process, regardless of your age. However, divorce over the age of 50, often referred to as a “gray divorce,” presents unique financial, emotional, and legal considerations. In the state of New Jersey, the divorce laws governing these cases are designed to protect the interests of both parties involved. In this blog,Read more
Equitable distribution is a legal principle that governs the division of property in a divorce case. In New Jersey, it means that all marital assets and debts should be divided fairly between the spouses, taking into consideration various factors such as the length of the marriage, each spouse’s contribution to the marriage, and the needsRead more
Alimony is a form of financial support paid by one spouse to the other. The purpose of alimony is to help the receiving spouse maintain a similar standard of living to what they had during the marriage, even if they are not the primary breadwinner. In New Jersey, alimony is governed by state law andRead more
Divorce is a painful and complex process that can significantly impact an individual’s financial well-being. One of the key issues that need to be addressed during a divorce is the matter of complex compensation, which refers to the compensation received by individuals in high-paying or executive positions. In a divorce, complex compensation can include aRead more
Every person facing divorce has at one point or another had to figure out how to deal with the financial implications of their impending divorce. If you are a W-2 wage earner without performance-based bonuses or commissions, then divorce negotiations will likely be a little bit more clear-cut. In couples who have complex incomeRead more
The divorce trend over 50 has become commonly referred to as a “Gray Divorce”. The rate of so-called “gray divorce” amongst this segment of the population, otherwise known as the baby boomer generation, has nearly doubled over the last 20 years with plenty of famous examples in popular culture, such as Bill and Melinda Gates.Read more
Dear Clients, I write to you at this most unprecedented time, not only for our collective wellbeing, but specifically regarding the practice of family law. Our current situation is like nothing I have experienced in my 43 years practicing family law. Yet, even in these challenging times, my firm continues to work diligently to ensure the mostRead more
April 15th has been tax day since 1955 and for almost as many decades, divorced couples with alimony obligations have had the same tax situation – those paying could deduct payments dollar for dollar and those collecting would claim it as income. But for the first time ever, those rules have changed this tax season,Read more
