Factors Considered in Determining Types Of Spousal Alimony Payments
In New Jersey, determining spousal alimony payments (often referred to as "spousal support" or "maintenance") is a complex process. The court considers a variety of factors in making a determination. While there is not a fixed formula like child support, the following factors can play a role in the determination...
Factors Considered in Determining Types Of Spousal Alimony Payments Continue reading…What Are Some Common Will Contest Issues That Might Lead To Estate Litigation in New Jersey?
We have all heard in the news of celebrities who have died and their heirs are now in protracted court battles involving the distribution of certain estate assets. This is not unique to celebrities, and can often happen with any individual(s) who have lost a family member where contests involving the will...
What Are Some Common Will Contest Issues That Might Lead To Estate Litigation in New Jersey? Continue reading…Reasons to Hire a Family Law Attorney
Divorce, child support, child custody, and alimony are daunting cases for everyone who must face them. The stress and anxiety that come with these cases are enough to make you feel defeated before you even begin. Families do have issues, and some are severe enough to require the help...
Reasons to Hire a Family Law Attorney Continue reading…Establishing a Guardianship in New Jersey
A guardianship is when the court appoints a person or agency (a guardian) to make personal and financial decisions for an individual who cannot make decisions independently. When a person turns 18, their parents can no longer make legal decisions for them, so a guardianship is a way to ensure that an incapacitated...
Establishing a Guardianship in New Jersey Continue reading…DV Procedures, Risk Assessments and Protective Orders
Domestic violence and non-domestic sexual assault can have serious consequences for both the victim and the perpetrator. The victim has to deal with the trauma of the assault, and the abuser will have a criminal record that could lead to unemployment, loss of child custody, jail time and heavy fines. This article...
DV Procedures, Risk Assessments and Protective Orders Continue reading…The Unique Challenges of FD Cases
Non-dissolution family cases, with the docket FD, are defined as litigation involving claims arising out of a non-marital family-type relationship. These cases are treated differently than those of the same category relating to a married couple and have sometimes been referred to by judges as the “Wild West” of family law...
The Unique Challenges of FD Cases Continue reading…Emergent Circumstances: What They Are and How They Are Approached
Distinguishing emergent and non-emergent circumstances is not always simple – that’s law for you – so this article seeks to give you the basics in preparation for pursuing emergency relief. Distinguishing emergent and non-emergent circumstances is not always simple – that’s law for you – so this article seeks...
Emergent Circumstances: What They Are and How They Are Approached Continue reading…Filing Orders to Show Cause: What to Expect in New Jersey
An Order to Show Cause is a powerful tool for obtaining the support of the courts when emergent circumstances arise. Read on to learn how to file one and how they work. pport of the courts when emergent circumstances arise. Read on to learn how to file one and...
Filing Orders to Show Cause: What to Expect in New Jersey Continue reading…Signs You Need a Child Custody Lawyer
Making the decision of hiring a child custody lawyer could be a challenging one for many. Below we outline some situations where it may be crucial for a child custody lawyer to step in. If you are in a dissolving relationship with the person you have children with, resolving...
Signs You Need a Child Custody Lawyer Continue reading…