The landscape of relationships has evolved to reflect the diverse ways people choose to commit to one another. One such avenue is a domestic partnership, a legal status recognized in New Jersey that offers certain rights and benefits to couples. Understanding the implications of entering into a domestic partnership here in New Jersey is essentialRead more
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New Jersey’s recent amendments to cohabitation laws have brought about notable shifts, particularly in the realm of alimony. Traditionally, alimony could be terminated if the recipient spouse remarried or entered into a marriage-like relationship. However, the updated legislation now recognizes cohabitation as an independent factor that can significantly affect alimony determinations. This change reflects aRead more
The Philadelphia Inquirer recently reported on the case of Nicole Junior and Chanel Glover, a formerly married LGBTQ couple fighting over parental rights. They had started their family together via in vitro fertilization (IVF), with Glover carrying the child. Although they retained a lawyer in preparation for doing a co-parent (second-parent) adoption, they divorced before thisRead 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
When parents decide to end their relationship or marriage, child support can often be a persistent legal issue. In cases where both parents are willing and able to share equal parenting time, the application of the New Jersey child support guidelines can become even more complex. The New Jersey Child Support Guidelines provide a frameworkRead 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
When parents separate, or divorce, one of the biggest concerns is how to provide for their children’s financial needs. In New Jersey, child support is a legal obligation that both parents have to ensure that their children are provided for financially. This blog post will discuss how child the New Jersey Child Support Guidelines work.Read more