A two-part test exists to determine when a dependent spouse’s cohabitation constitutes “changed circumstances” warranting a modification or termination of alimony. The obligor must first make a prima facie...
Author: SDDM
In any determination of whether a Final Restraining Order (“FRO”) should be granted, the Prevention of Domestic Violence Act (“PDVA”) comes into play. Under this Act, a court follows a two-step analysis under Silver...
New Jersey courts will allow a spouse to modify their alimony obligations after a showing of changed circumstances has been made. The seminal case allowing for this modification is Lepis v. Lepis, 83 N.J. 139 (1980), holding...
Emily Carstensen will be speaking at Rutgers Law School on Tuesday, October 3rd. The event is held from 5:30pm-8:15pm. Emily will be speaking on Navigating a Matrimonial Case: From Filing to Final Judgement. Emily will...
Courts in New Jersey generally view modification of parenting time as a change in the custody arrangement between the parties. Thus, to successfully modify a custody arrangement, a party...
