Blog Posts in November, 2015

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 ...

TOP 10 FACTS ABOUT NJ DIVORCE YOU DON'T KNOW

NJ Divorce is difficult and emotionally draining. There is little good about getting a divorce except that it allows you to move on with your life and start a new chapter. We tell our clients that we cannot tell you if you should get a divorce, as that is a personal decision that is more complex than most of us will admit. When looking at moving forward, we have compiled a list of 10 facts that ...

WHEN IS IT TIME TO FILE FOR DIVORCE?

BEWARE OF THE ORAL AGREEMENT.....UNLESS YOU REALLY MEAN IT

Recently, we were reminded of the danger of making an oral agreement. When a party makes a settlement offer that is accepted, even orally, it can create an enforceable contract. Being careful what you agree to sounds obvious, but there are actually legal reasons why it matters what you say around your spouse in the context of a divorce. We have an appellate case that basically says that the court ...