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Is Adultery Illegal In New Jersey?
Written by: Willliam Lemega, Esq. There are many different reasons people file for divorce. In New Jersey, N.J.S.A. 2A:34-2 states the causes of action for divorce. There are seven of grounds for fault divorce and two grounds for no fault divorce. Most divorces proceed on grounds for no fault divorce, which are either separation or …
Can My Mediator Also Serve as My Arbitrator?
Mediation is defined as a process in which a mediator facilitates communication and negotiation between parties to assist them in reaching a voluntary agreement regarding their dispute, as opposed to arbitration, where the parties give the power to decide the issues in dispute to the arbitrator. But what if the parties desire or require both? …
Can I Modify My Alimony Obligation?
If you have recently or not so recently entered into a divorce agreement that obligates you to pay a certain amount of alimony, you may find yourself in a bind should you no longer be able to meet your obligation. N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23 states that orders entered as to alimony “may be revised and altered by …
Can I Retire Early if I Have an Ongoing Alimony Obligation
The New Jersey Alimony Reform Act of 2014 was signed by Governor Christie on September 10, 2014, and immediately took effect. The new Act changed the landscape and implementation of alimony in a variety of ways. One such way is in relation to an obligor’s request for modification or termination of an initial alimony obligation because he or …
Can My Weapons Be Taken if a Restraining Order is Filed Against Me?
If a Restraining Order is filed against you, the police may confiscate any type of weapon or weapons that may cause harm or bodily injury to the alleged victim, including but not limited to firearms or your Firearms Purchaser Identification Card and Carry Permit. In fact, the Prevention of Domestic Violence Act requires the police …
New Jersey Divorce Lawyers: Application for Modification of Custody and Parenting Time Arrangements
When seeking a modification of a current custody or parenting time arrangement, whether you are the one seeking it or if it is the other parent, it is important to understand the potential hurdles the filing party will have to overcome before a Court will actually effectuate any type of requested change to the schedule …
Woodbridge Child Custody Lawyer Discusses Children’s Passports
Who gets to hold my child’s passport when not traveling? The Department of Homeland Security and the State Department have instituted certain policies and procedures for single parents travelling internationally with a child. There have been plenty of battles over whether one parent can travel internationally with the child and whether or not they can obtain …
New Jersey Divorce Lawyer Discusses How to Protect Marital Assets During Divorce Litigation
Going through a divorce can be a trying and emotional time. You are negotiating and entering into a final agreement that will hopefully resolve any and all outstanding issues between you and your soon-to-be ex-spouse. Despite the high emotions, it is important that during the divorce process itself, you protect what is rightfully yours to …
Woodbridge Divorce Lawyer: Can I Make my Ex Pay my fees?
What Constitutes “Bad Faith” to Justify an Award of Counsel Fees? When a party makes an application to the court requesting certain relief, this application is usually the last available step taken only after reasonable attempts have been made to solve these issues in other ways beforehand. As such, most applicants feel that they are …
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 …
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