In New Jersey family law, the concept of “change of circumstances” is a cornerstone when seeking modifications to custody, visitation, or support orders. But what does this term truly entail, and why is it so critical? Whether you’re navigating changes in income, adjusting to evolving parental responsibilities, or dealing with shifts in your child’s needs,Read more
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
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 couples decide to end their marriage, one of the most contentious issues they may face is dividing their assets and liabilities. This process can be complex, particularly when one or both parties own businesses or have high net worth. In these cases, using a forensic accounting expert can be extremely beneficial. In this blogRead more
“The Court will award alimony based on a formula” We have previously blogged about some of the common misconceptions about the divorce process in New Jersey. This blog will look to dispel another common NJ divorce myth: Alimony is determined pursuant to a formula or guidelines. While child support in New Jersey is in manyRead 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
If you or someone you know ends up needing a divorce or family lawyer, here are some tips to keep in mind as you are navigating the process of finding someone to represent you: Ensure that your lawyer has the required experience and expertise. A “dirty little secret” about family law is that it isRead more
In normal times, a child support or alimony-paying parent who experiences a substantial loss in income can file an appropriate application seeking a reduction in support. However, the coronavirus crisis has effectively frozen the scheduling, but not the filing, of new matters. This lack of immediate access to the courts should not discourage child-support payingRead 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
The New Jersey Appellate Division just published what will likely be a seminal case on military divorce law in this State. The case dealt with a veteran who was collecting his military pension and then waived his entire pension to collect tax-free VA disability benefits. The spouse, who was supposed to collect part of theRead more
