On September 10, 2014 then-New Jersey Governor Chris Christie signed into law the reformed New Jersey alimony statute. Among some of the most significant changes to the alimony statute was the way that it treats the payment of alimony upon the payor reaching retirement age. Under the reformed statute, full retirement age is defined as […]
In this current age of Cryptocurrency, couples moving forward with divorce are now having to deal with a new age problem. What happens to our cryptocurrency in the divorce? Because cryptocurrencies are relatively new, many individuals are unsure how to address the division of this type of asset, particularly since the value can suddenly change […]
According to the National Domestic Violence Hotline, more than 12 million women and men experience domestic violence on average every year in the United States. That number amounts to 24 people suffering stalking or physical violence every minute. Violence from an intimate partner affects a person emotionally, mentally, and physically, and it also complicates the […]
Grandparents play a key role in a child’s life. A grandparent can be a trusted source of love, support, wisdom, and guidance. In fact, in some families, grandparents take over for a parent who passes away or is deemed unfit under the law. In New Jersey, grandparents can seek visitation and even child custody of […]
Building a Defense After Being Falsely Accused of Child Abuse Unfortunately, accusations of child abuse and neglect happen frequently—especially during high-conflict child custody battles. For example, one parent may believe that accusing the other parent of child abuse or neglect will boost their own chances of securing custody. This is a precarious strategy that often leads […]
In New Jersey, equitable distribution applies in a divorce, and this may cause many to wonder which assets will be split between both parties. If one partner gains an inheritance, especially one of significant amount, they may have concerns whether their soon-to-be ex-spouse will be given some of the acquired assets. However, equitable distribution does […]
One of the main concerns people have concerning a potential divorce is the cost. While price is just one of the factors to consider when selecting a New Jersey family law firm to represent you, it is a necessary and important consideration because the final cost of your divorce matter can be fact dependent on each spouse’s […]
The United States divorce rate is approximately 2.7 per thousand annually. When the breakdown of a family occurs, whether due to divorce, separation, or the death of a spouse, the subject of custody and child visitation rights becomes a central issue. Sadly, during co-parenting disputes, many grandparents lose the right to see their beloved grandchildren. However, […]
The New Jersey Judiciary has recently issued a directive that for all petitions for guardianship of incapacitated persons filed on or after May 15, 2021, a new background screening policy is in place. Specifically, for certain proposed guardians, the Court will now require that they be subject to a background check that includes: a check […]
Child support is not just a legal obligation, it is an integral part of retaining healthy, sustainable relationships between parents and children following a divorce. Making payments creates strong bonds and offers additional support to separated families. It should also help parents manage situations together, with or without shared child custody arrangements. Child support arrangements […]
