Alimony Reform

Jul 07, 2014
SdDMW
As reported by NJ.com, a bill was recently passed by the New Jersey legislature that will change the law on alimony. The bill is currently awaiting approval by Governor Chris Christie.  Alimony is the payment...

Trading Counseling Sessions for College Expenses

Jun 30, 2014
SdDMW
In previous blogs, we have discussed that a child support obligation does not end until a child is emancipated, and that, many times, a child is unemancipated through the completion of his or her college education. We...

Be Careful What You Wish For

Jun 30, 2014
SdDMW
In certain instances in a New Jersey family court proceeding, attorney’s fees are available to one party or the other. The judge’s ability to award counsel fees is governed by Rule 5:3-5(c) and Rule 4:42-9....