When a custodial parent wishes to relocate to another state, a court is often asked to decide whether the children should be allowed to go with that parent. A recent Appellate Division case deals with that issue but with a...
Short-Term vs. Long-Term Marriages
Aug 21, 2013
Financial disputes play a major role in divorce actions, especially where alimony is concerned. There are four different types of alimony: permanent, limited duration, rehabilitative, and reimbursement....
We have previously blogged about prenuptial agreements in New Jersey. Recently, an amendment to the premarital and pre-civil union agreement law was adopted, changing the court’s analysis when...
Child Support, Imputation, and Social Media
Jul 08, 2013
A major issue during a divorce or family law matter that involves children is the computation of child support. The Family Part follows the Child Support Guidelines set forth in Rule 5:6A when ordering an award of...
Attorney Fees Awarded for Bad Faith
Jun 26, 2013
One of the most asked questions a matrimonial law attorney gets is whether my spouse will be obligated to pay me counsel fees. Under certain circumstances in divorce actions, the court can award that one party’s attorney...
