Blog Posts in 2015

THE EX-SPOUSE WHO STOLE CHRISTMAS

Usually, we say that the weather outside is frightful this time of year. Given the temperatures in New Jersey lately, it is more like the weather is delightful. But, given the behavior of many ex-spouses, disputes surrounding Christmas parenting time can be very frightful. The week before this important holiday is dreaded by family law attorneys for the number of disputes that arise. It is truly ...

IN FAMILY COURT, FAIRNESS IS IN THE EYES OF THE BEHOLDER

What is fairness? When it comes to matters of custody, support and division of assets, each person has a specific sense of what is fair. Most resolve their family legal issues by settlement and dictate for themselves what is fair. However, many have a judge make a decision, either a temporary one during a divorce, after a Trial, or in a post-judgment action. It is the “fairness” of a judge’s ...

Top 5 Facts About the New Alimony Law

The new alimony law is not really new anymore. It became effective about a year ago, but has redefined how we look at alimony in New Jersey. It clarified certain aspects of our alimony law and made other parts of our law fairer. In speaking with clients over the past year, we have determined the five most important facts about the new law that are most misunderstood. There are certainly more ...

THE TORTOISE AND THE HARE: GETTING TO THE FINISH LINE IN A 20 YEAR MARRIAGE MAY DEPEND WHO YOU ARE

Are you approaching a 20-year marriage and considering a divorce? If you are the breadwinner, you better RUN , not walk, to the courthouse to file a complaint for divorce. If you are not the breadwinner, then you should take your time and try to get to the 20 year mark before a Complaint is filed. Here is why…. The alimony statute in New Jersey, until recently, allowed for “permanent alimony” in ...