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What To Include in a Marital Settlement Agreement
A marital settlement agreement (MSA) is the comprehensive written document that contains the entire agreement between your spouse and you regarding all of the issues in your New Jersey divorce.
By: David F. Salvaggio, Esq.
What is a Postnuptial Agreement?
A postnuptial agreement is an agreement that a couple has entered into after they have been married. This type of agreement typically addresses the resolution and potential division of their financial affairs and assets should the couple divorce.
Prenuptial Agreements 101
Newly engaged individuals often wonder whether a prenuptial agreement is necessary or appropriate for them. Truly, anyone who is interested in entering into a prenuptial agreement should consider one. It is not a prerequisite to be wealthy in order to consider one. Some examples of those who may be particularly interested in entering into a …
Should I Get a Prenup?
Should I Get a Prenup? 3 Ways to Decide If you are planning on marrying the love of your life, you may be considering whether a prenup, or prenuptial agreement, is necessary. These legal agreements are put in place to safeguard your assets from a prospective spouse in the event of divorce. According to the …
Legislation Regarding Marriage by Minors
Marriage by minors has been in the news recently as some states introduced legislation aimed at prohibiting child marriage. Until now in New York, minors as young as 14 were permitted to marry. New changes abolish marriage for 14-16- year-olds and allows 17-year-olds to marry if they have both judicial and parental consent. The New …
New Jersey Divorce Lawyers: Taxability of Pendente Lite Support
The Devil is in the Details A very common and valid concern that many women have after the Complaint for Divorce is filed is how, as the lower earning spouse, they will support themselves and their children while the divorce is ongoing. To remedy their valid concern, their matrimonial attorney will file a Motion for …
New Jersey Divorce Lawyers: What If My Ex-Spouse Refuses to Comply With Prior Court Order or Our Divorce Agreement?
Sometimes people are forced to go back to Court more than once to try to get an Order reinforced. When a party files an application with a court seeking certain relief, whatever that relief may be, a final judgment or order is issued. When two people get divorced, the terms of that divorce are contained …
When is it Appropriate to File an Emergency Application, Also Called Order to Show Cause?
There are two types of temporary applications in family court: emergent and non-emergent. A non-emergent motion is an application that can be made in Family Court in which the applicant requests specific relief from the Court. Pursuant to R. 5:5-4(c), Family Court motions are deemed to be twenty-four day motions, meaning that the application must …
Woodbridge Family Law Firm: Changes to Catholic Annulment
Pope Francis’ Changes to Catholic Annulment There are big changes happening in the Catholic Church! Pope Francis has decided to change the annulment process for Catholics. Previously, the Code of Cannon Law listed some very broad reasons to receive a Catholic Annulment and the process was quite lengthy and expensive. But beginning December 8, 2015 …
Princeton TV to Feature Local Expert on Ashley Madison Hack
Princeton TV to Feature Local Experton Ashley Madison Hack 4 Different Times to Catch the Show we2me®- Divorce Décor hosts N.J. Social Worker and Matrimonial Lawyer to Provide Tips to Help the Cheated-On Survive *** Jodi Topitz and Theresa A. Lyons are Immediately Available for Interviews *** SHOW AIRS ON PRINCETON TV / COMCAST Channel …
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