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As a society, we hope that parents always have the best interests of their children at heart but unfortunately that is not always the case. Due to this, courts have consistently held that a child’s “best interests”...

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...

Did you or your loved one contract COVID-19 at a nursing home or assisted living facility? We are here to help. To date, New Jersey is battling America’s second highest novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) infection rate. ...

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...

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...

New Jersey case law has evolved to require parents, who have the financial means, to contribute to their children’s college tuition and expenses.  For divorced parents, the court weighs several factors to determine the...

Alimony is intended to maintain the economic status quo for the dependent spouse that was experienced during the marriage.  However, it is well-established in New Jersey that this support obligation is always subject to...

In New Jersey, when two parties divorce and mutually agree to enter a martial settlement agreement (MSA) governing the terms of their divorce, deciding on an alimony figure and the grounds for its termination can be the most...

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 unprecedented COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic has sent our economy into a nosedive – along with-it millions losing their jobs or furloughed as a result.  Most businesses are at a virtual standstill and making...

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...

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...

Last week, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced a public recall of all over the counter Ranitidine drugs. Ranitidine is a popular ingredient in antacids and operates by reducing the amount of acid within the...

The current socio-economic climate is one that is uneasy and uncertain. Many jobs are being lost and businesses are being forced to close or make cuts in order to stay afloat. In the last few weeks, we have seen an increase...

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...

Mele v. Mele, 2020 N.J. Super. Unpub. LEXIS 478 (App. Div. 2020).   Often when a person contemplates retirement, their usual thinking is how to limit expenses and conserve financial assets.  This calculus is...

Weinberg v. Weinberg, 2020 N.J. Super. Unpub. LEXIS 392 (App. Div. 2020) Marital Settlement Agreements: Can Alimony Continue Beyond Cohabitation or Remarriage? Marital settlement agreements are an extremely common...

It is well-established in New Jersey that financially capable parents should bear responsibility in paying for the costs of their children’s college education and expenses.  The seminal case of Newburgh v. Arrigo,...

It is well-established in New Jersey that prenuptial agreements are generally valid and enforceable.  The likelihood of a court enforcing such agreements, however, is increased when parties have “developed...

Stansbury v. Stansbury, 2018 N.J. Super. Unpub. LEXIS 2619 No Double Counting: How Pensions are Calculated in Alimony Obligations after Equitable Distribution In Stansbury, the ex-husband (Defendant) appealed a trial...