In today’s changing society, many couples choose not to get married. The question arises, however, whether these partners can receive support from one another during their relationship, or after their relationship...
How Can the Judge Impute Income When I’m Working?
Mar 03, 2015
When it comes to determining child support or alimony, if a party is not earning up to their full potential, income will often be imputed to that party. The imputation of income often makes parties nervous because their...
Child Support Can’t Be Bargained Away
Mar 03, 2015
Child support is often a contentious issue in any matrimonial case involving children. Child support is the obligation of parents to provide for their children financially. The New Jersey Appellate...
When Does Cohabitation Begin for Alimony Purposes?
Feb 26, 2015
We have previously blogged about changes to the New Jersey alimony statute last fall. Courts are now beginning to see the effects of that amendment in practice. For instance, in the recent...
Grandparents’ Custody Rights
Feb 26, 2015
In a modern age with various types of families, grandparents often raise their grandchildren. In some situations, parents have little interaction with their children and the grandparents become the primary...