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Category: Matrimonial Law

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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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