Change in Circumstance and What it Means for You

Nov 11, 2020
Adelaide Riggi Cutalo
If you or a loved one have ever gone through a divorce, you know the dreaded phrase: change in circumstances. This phrase is used when attempting to alter an alimony or child support obligation under the belief that this...

What is the Role of a Guardian ad litem?

Oct 23, 2020
Adelaide Riggi Cutalo
During the divorce process, parents often find themselves unable to come to a mutual agreement as to custody and parenting time. It is then up to the court to determine parenting and custody arrangements that are in the best...

Partitioning the Home When Not Married

Jun 19, 2020
Adelaide Riggi Cutalo
Many couples are choosing to live together without getting married. This can be concerning to some couples if they reside in a home that is jointly owned or only owned by one of them? In a recent unpublished Chancery Division...

Post-Judgment Modifications in New Jersey Family Law

Jun 01, 2020
Adelaide Riggi Cutalo
Your divorce is not finalized until a Judgment of Divorce is entered by the court.  Typically, the Judgment incorporates an agreement between you and your now ex-spouse governing what happens moving...

The Impact of COVID-19 on Family Law in New Jersey

May 29, 2020
Adelaide Riggi Cutalo
In the family law context, COVID-19 has had a profound impact on how most issues are addressed. For example, in the divorce context, there are four primary issues that are addressed in each matter if applicable: (1) custody...

Obtaining a Restraining Order in a Virtual World

May 28, 2020
Adelaide Riggi Cutalo
We live in a connected world.  Whether through text-messaging, social media, dating apps, etc., our ability to connect and form “virtual” relationships has never been easier, but what happens when electronic...

Quarantine Leading to a Divorce? Top 3 Things to Know:

May 11, 2020
Adelaide Riggi Cutalo
While “COVID divorce” may not yet be a term that people use, there likely will be a surge in couples calling it quits after extended time in the house together and the financial and parental stress involved. In...

The Effect of Coronavirus on Custody & Parenting Time

Apr 17, 2020
Adelaide Riggi Cutalo
The novel coronavirus has reshaped our society in unimaginable ways.  With businesses and schools closed, the devastating social and economic impact across our country has been felt at home by many families.  The...

The Effect of Retirement on Alimony in New Jersey

Apr 13, 2020
Adelaide Riggi Cutalo
Amzler v. Amzler, 2020 N.J. Super. LEXIS 38 (App. Div. 2020)  Breaking it Down: The Effect of Retirement on Alimony in New Jersey In September 2014, the New Jersey Legislature enacted significant amendments to...

COVID-19 Impact on Existing Family Obligations

Apr 03, 2020
Adelaide Riggi Cutalo
THE IMPACT OF COVID-19 ON EXISTING FAMILY OBLIGATIONS (I.E., FINANCIAL AND PARENTING TIME) During the COVID-19 pandemic, our family law attorneys are fielding hundreds of questions from our clients regarding what they can and...