Determining Alimony in Your New Jersey Divorce
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Determining Alimony in Your New Jersey Divorce

July 15, 2018

During your New Jersey divorce, you, your spouse, and your respective attorneys have many opportunities to reach a settlement. The State structures the divorce process to encourage negotiation and requires mediation at specific stages, including the Early Settlement Panel and Economic Mediation. Among the most challenging issues in many divorces, and one of the significant matters to resolve as your attorneys work toward a settlement is alimony, also known as “spousal support.” Perhaps this is because alimony represents more than […]

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Contempt of Court in New Jersey Family Law Cases

June 20, 2018

“Contempt of court” is the kind of legal term which is both well known, but not well understood. However, being found in contempt is a common occurrence when former spouses or co-parents refuse to adhere to their family law agreements such as divorce settlement agreements, child custody agreements, child support agreements, alimony agreements, and more. On the flip side, being accused of contempt of court can lead to serious ramifications without the proper legal representation. Today, our family law agreement attorneys will define contempt of court, […]

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Advantages of Uncontested Divorce Passaic County, NJ

May 29, 2018

When it comes to divorce, no two processes are exactly alike. Complex issues such as child custody, child support, alimony, and the division of marital assets can all cause divorcing couples to have a difficult time reaching an amicable settlement agreement. Along those lines, couples must also determine the grounds for divorce and several other practical matters. It is still quite possible for families going through a divorce to resolve their potential disputes before a formal divorce, allowing for what is known as an uncontested divorce. Uncontested divorce […]

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Co-Parent Not Paying Child Support in Passaic County, NJ

May 21, 2018

Child support can be a significant financial burden for payors and a significant source of needed financial help for recipients. There are situations where a previously fair and tenable child support agreement may lead to co-parent being unable to make his or her support payments in New Jersey. Thankfully, there are practical and legal options available for parents on both sides of the coin. Individuals who are unable to make child support payments may strive to modify or terminate an existing child support agreement. […]

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The Five Alimony Variations in New Jersey

April 16, 2018

For couples going through a divorce, the topic of alimony and spousal support is common. Alimony payments are intended to provide financial support for a former spouse who no longer enjoys the same status as they did during their marriage. However, what many of us think of as a single concept is actually representative of five (5) separate forms of potential alimony arrangement. These cover a variety of situations ranging from marriages lasting for 20 plus years to temporary alimony during divorce proceedings. Today, […]

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