Recently, a New Jersey couple that disputed the distribution of a salary bonus the husband received after their divorce is raising questions about equitable distribution for couples that had lived together before marriage. In this case, the couple lived together for eight years before marrying. After 14 months of marriage, they divorced with a settlement that waived equitable distribution […]
To protect victims of domestic violence sometimes a restraining order is necessary. This is an order issued by a court that prevents the person named in the order from contacting and communicating with the victim of abuse and sometimes also their minor children. Anyone suffering from domestic violence can file for a restraining order against an abuser. […]
Every divorce has its challenges. Whether emotional, physical, or financial, divorce can be a difficult transition. When the economic stakes are high, divorce can be even more complicated. There are a few ways to protect your interests and your sanity while keeping your high asset divorce as painless as possible. Be patient You might want to be divorced yesterday, […]
A high conflict divorce usually means there is a spouse with a difficult personality. It takes time to come to terms with the fact that the marriage is over, and dealing with a difficult spouse makes the process much more stressful. Those who are going through a high conflict divorce proceeding should be aware of how to […]
A new study conducted by researchers at the University of Arizona has found that older women who obtain a divorce tend to lose more weight than their counterparts who had never married, or stayed married. According to the Associate Professor of Family and Community Medicine, Randa Kutob, after a divorce, older women consciously engage in healthier behaviors. The […]
I AM OUR CHILDREN’S CUSTODIAL PARENT AND WANT OUR CHILDREN TO ATTEND PRIVATE SCHOOL, CAN I ENROLL OUR CHILD IN PRIVATE SCHOOL WITHOUT MY EX’S CONSENT AND CAN THE COURT REQUIRE MY EX TO CONTRIBUTE TOWARD THE COST? First, the question of whether or not you should be able to enroll a child in private […]
At Lyons & Associates, P.C., we believe in developing a close working relationship with every client. We want you to know that we recognize that you – and your case – are unique. We will study every facet of your case, whether it is large or small, so that we can provide the knowledgeable guidance […]
Under New Jersey’s new alimony reform, a payor spouse need not prove that the recipient spouse is residing with another individual for purposes of proving cohabitation. In clarifying the definition of cohabitation, the Act requires the Court to consider eight factors in ultimately determining whether or not cohabitation is occurring. Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 2A: 34-23(n), Alimony […]
The New Jersey Legislature recently added Cyber Harassment to the list of crimes that can be considered an act of domestic violence under the Prevention of Domestic Violence Act. Cyber Harassment is committed where a person makes a communication in an online capacity through any electronic device or through social media with the purpose of […]
In the recent child relocation court case of Bisbing vs. Bisbing, decided on August 8, 2017, the New Jersey Supreme Court overturned a 16-year-old precedent that was used to determine if primary custodial parents could relocate with their children to another state despite the alternate custodial parents’ objections. Prior to this new ruling, primary custodial parent […]
