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Does Fault Matter in a New Jersey Divorce?
Historically, divorces were only granted when one party could prove the other party had committed some wrongful act: adultery, abandonment, abuse, etc. Now, divorces are available without demonstrating any sort of bad behavior and are available over the objection of the other spouse. Does that mean that wrongful behavior in a marriage is completely… Read More »
Tips for Online Court Appearances
The COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic does not appear to be slowing down any time soon. As we previously discussed, New Jersey family courts are closed for most in-person proceedings. The Administrative Office of the Courts has not set an end date for the office closure, and the continued rise in the number of novel coronavirus… Read More »
Supreme Court to Decide Whether Religious Adoption Agencies Can Deny Same-Sex Couples
The United States Supreme Court has taken up a number of heavily politicized cases over the past year, issuing decisions on hot topics including whether workplace antidiscrimination protections apply to gay, lesbian, and transgender employees, and whether the federal administration can unilaterally end an Obama-era immigration program allowing undocumented immigrants who arrived in the… Read More »
Postnuptial Agreements in New Jersey
When the excitement of a wedding dies down, many dedicated and loving couples realize that they may benefit from certain legal protections in case the worst occurs and they decide to divorce. Whether or not the parties entered into a prenuptial agreement, they can still establish legal boundaries in the form of a postnuptial… Read More »
Can I Renegotiate a Prenup Mid-Marriage?
Most people know about prenuptial agreements: contracts that engaged parties enter before a marriage, meant to set rules on the division of property and spousal support in the worst-case event of a divorce. Fewer people are aware, however, that there are options for modifying such arrangements after a marriage has already begun. Prenuptial agreements… Read More »
Financial Considerations for Coronavirus-Era Divorces
The COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic continues to affect the daily lives of Americans and people across the globe. Unfortunately, the world does not simply stop when a pandemic arises. Familial and relationship issues progress, for better or worse. For people who were considering divorce or already in the process of a divorce when the shut-in… Read More »
New Jersey Residents May Now Secure Uncontested Divorce Judgment Without Court Appearance
The New Jersey court system has been working to respond to the novel coronavirus pandemic by allowing easier access to certain court procedures without requiring in-person court appearances. The court system has, for example, removed the “undue hardship” requirement for pleading by mail to certain infractions and misdemeanors. In the family court arena, the… Read More »
Common Child Custody and Visitation Mistakes
Divorces can take their toll on your emotions, your relationships, your finances, and your patience. If you share kids with your current or former spouse, it is important to keep a level head and act appropriately to ensure that your parental rights are protected. Below, we discuss a few of the common mistakes people… Read More »
Court Rules Couple’s Agreement to Support Adult Children Unenforceable
Marriages and parenting involve taking on a lot of responsibility and obligation. Not all of these obligations are legally imposed. Parties can use premarital agreements and other contracts to enforce specific additional requirements on one another, but there are limits. A court recently considered whether a parent’s agreement to continue paying rent for his… Read More »
New Jersey Appellate Court Clarifies When Party is Disabled for Alimony and Child Support
New Jersey’s Appellate Division recently discussed how to evaluate the income of a party who has been officially deemed disabled, including whether to impute any income. The decision is unpublished, meaning it does not count as precedent, but it provides a useful illustration as to how New Jersey courts calculate income for the purposes… Read More »
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