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Applying New Jersey’s Amended Alimony Statute to Early Retirement in Settlements Entered Before Statute was Amended
In 2014, New Jersey amended its alimony statute. Among other provisions, the amendment addressed whether a party who owes alimony can choose to retire before reaching full retirement age and if they choose to do so, whether they can stop paying alimony at that time. A New Jersey court recently had occasion to determine… Read More »
Do Two Months of Overnight Stays Count as Cohabitation in New Jersey?
We have talked before about how an alimony recipient’s cohabitation with a new partner can be a grounds for ending support obligations in New Jersey. Cohabitation can be a tricky thing to prove, however. It is certainly broader than remarriage and may reach more than couples who are living together full-time. Read on to… Read More »
When Will a New Jersey Court Override a Premarital Agreement?
Premarital agreements are meant to be binding contracts on a marrying couple. They can be used to establish a variety of financial rights and obligations in advance of marriage that will apply in the event of a divorce, including spousal support, the division of marital property, life insurance benefits, and other issues. New Jersey… Read More »
Child Custody and Visitation During Coronavirus Lockdown
New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy signed a stay-at-home order directing residents to stay in their homes in order to reduce the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus. Neighboring New York has more coronavirus cases than any other state (and any country outside the United States!), making the situation for east coast residents all the more… Read More »
If I Lose My Job, Do I Still Owe Child Support and Alimony?
We mentioned it in a previous post, but as the coronavirus pandemic continues and many businesses face mass closures and layoffs, the issue merits further discussion: If you lose your job or are furloughed, especially due to the coronavirus, what are your obligations concerning child support and alimony? Call a knowledgeable New Jersey child… Read More »
Domestic Violence on the Rise During Coronavirus Lockdown
The COVID-19 coronavirus has changed the landscape for how we approach our daily lives. Most Americans are now subject to stay-at-home orders or guidance. The stay-at-home rules have disrupted businesses, court proceedings, and education. For many people, the situation is even grimmer: Reports have indicated that domestic violence has been rising globally as a… Read More »
Myths About Child Support
The New Jersey family law team at John B. D’Alessandro has over two decades of experience practicing family law in New Jersey. In that time, we have heard all kinds of rumors and falsehoods about how child support, alimony, property division, and every other aspect of divorce function. Below, we address and debunk a… Read More »
Life Insurance and Alimony in New Jersey
Life insurance often becomes a contested issue in New Jersey divorces. It can feel like adding insult to injury to have to maintain a life insurance policy for the benefit of a former spouse, but the law has reasons for requiring alimony payors to do so. The New Jersey Appellate Division recently issued an… Read More »
Family Court Proceedings Delayed Due to Coronavirus
As the coronavirus pandemic continues, federal, state, and local governments are suspending many governmental proceedings and closing government offices to limit the spread. New Jersey courts have, for the most part, closed for in-person proceedings. Read on to learn about the closure and how it may affect your ongoing divorce, child custody dispute, or… Read More »
Fighting a Restraining Order in New Jersey
When divorce proceedings are especially heated, particularly where children are involved, allegations of domestic violence may arise. If you are suddenly facing untrue allegations of domestic violence and a protection order keeping you from your spouse or children, how can you respond? What rights do you have? Continue reading to learn how to defend… Read More »
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