“Marital assets and debts are always divided equally between divorcing spouses” We have previously blogged about some of the common misconceptions pervading the divorce process in New Jersey. This blog will dispel another popular New Jersey divorce myth: Marital assets and debts are always divided equally (50/50) between divorcing spouses. Some states (e.g., California)Read more
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The domestic violence system in New Jersey is intended to help legitimate victims obtain the protections they need and deserve from domestic offenders. It is, however, all too common to see the New Jersey domestic violence statute (N.J.S.A. 2C:25-17, et seq.) abused and misused by litigants who do not genuinely need protection and instead seek a restrainingRead more
“If I leave the marital home, I will be considered to have ‘abandoned’ the home and my claim to it” We have previously blogged about some of the common misconceptions pervading the divorce process in New Jersey. This blog will dispel another popular New Jersey divorce myth: One spouse vacating the marital home is treatedRead more
We have previously blogged about some of the common misconceptions about the divorce process in New Jersey. This blog will pick up on another popular New Jersey divorce myth: Legal separation exists for married couples. Many spouses choose to live separate and apart before and/or while pursuing a divorce, and there are a myriadRead more
We previously blogged about the guidelines prepared by the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (“AAML”) and the Association of Family and Conciliation Courts (“AFCC”) in March 2020 for parents dealing with custody and parenting time issues during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. We know that many divorced and separated parents are still struggling with issues relatingRead more
We know that many divorced and separated parents are still struggling with custody and parenting time issues during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. While the traditional refrain that parents should act in the “best interests” of the children still holds true, it can be difficult to make practical decisions about exactly what is best for aRead more
Courts across the state have adjusted their policies and calendars in response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Because this is a fluid and still evolving situation, the current directives and policies implemented by the Courts are subject to change. At present, the current landscape in the Camden County Family Division is as follows: Family CourtRead more
For many family law attorneys, January is consistently one of the busiest months of the year. January is colloquially regarded as the “divorce month” because of uptick in the number of divorce cases initiated after the holidays, also referred to as the “New Year’s Resolution Divorce.” The reasons behind the increase in divorce filings duringRead more
Don’t get so excited, cuckolds. The fact that your spouse cheated does not mean you will be absolved of your obligation to pay alimony, or that you will be entitled to a disproportionate distribution of marital property. One of the most common misconceptions about the divorce process in New Jersey is the role played byRead more
Summer time is right around the corner and, for some divorced or separated parents, with summer comes a number of questions about custody and parenting time. Will the school year custody and parenting time schedule remain? Who gets to take the children on vacation – and when? Who pays for vacation, summer camps, and theRead more