It has long been held in New Jersey that orders for alimony and child support can be modified at any time based on a showing of changed circumstances. If a parent is experiencing “changed...
Equitable distribution is the division of property, assets and debts in divorce proceedings. Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 2A: 34-23.1, New Jersey courts consider a number of factors in...
Enforcement of MSA’s with Cohabitation Provisions
Dec 21, 2017
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...
Proving Domestic Violence in New Jersey
Dec 20, 2017
Under the seminal New Jersey case, Silver v. Silver, the Appellate Division established that in order to obtain a final restraining order (FRO) under the Prevention of Domestic Violence Act (PDVA), the...
In Newburgh v. Arrigo, the Supreme Court of New Jersey established several factors to consider in determining college contributions after a divorce. A few of the most important factors include: (1)...
