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
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One of the most difficult yet important questions we are asked by our client’s is “When should I file for a Domestic Violence Restraining order?Read more
In certain divorce cases in New Jersey, the payment of and receipt of alimony may be an issue. Alimony or spousal support is basically support that is paid from one spouse to the other. The entitlement to support from your spouse is “ gender neutral”, that is, either party, husband or wife may be facedRead more
WHAT IS THE IMPACT OF RETIREMENT ON ONE’S ALIMONY ENTITLEMENT / OBLIGATION ? One of the more common questions we get from our clients has to do with the impact of retirement on the issue of alimony.Read more
When there is a dispute over who wants the engagement ring after a break-up, this is the only time you’ll hear formerly betrothed lovers say, “I DO”! As Valentine’s Day approaches and many couples get engaged, the gift of a big diamond may be more than just a symbol of a future marriage. It mayRead more
While adultery does not play a punitive role in modern day divorce proceedings in New Jersey, it is not to say that dating before your divorce is final is without complication. Certainly, if either party in a divorce is dating and using marital assets for the furtherance of a new relationship, this is a matterRead more
Years ago, it was the custom for most college graduates to get a job immediately after graduation and to remain working for the same company until retirement. Nowadays, this notion seems to be the exception rather than the rule. Although career change can be exciting, particularly for those who are unhappy or feel stuck inRead more
In September 2014, the long awaited amendments to New Jersey’s alimony statute, N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23, went into effect. With those amendments came a plethora of questions from litigants and practitioners alike in regard to the meaning and application of the amended statutory terms. In particular, the section of the statute addressing the ability of an individualRead more
When a couple divorces, important financial decisions must be made. One of the most difficult issues that spouses must resolve is the division of the marital estate. If spouses are unable to reach an agreement on their own or through a mediator, the courts will settle the matter by applying appropriate equitable distribution laws. TheseRead more
The events and attendant feelings that lead a couple to divorce can often be traumatic. After a divorce, families are left with the challenge of moving forward through a difficult time of transition. In his book Anna Karenina, Tolstoy famously wrote that “happy families are all alike; every unhappy family is unhappy in its ownRead more