Prenuptial Agreements: Planning Your Marriage

February 20, 2019

Planning a wedding can be a complicated process. Many decisions need to be made, ranging from minor decisions such as which cake to eat, to major decisions such as whether or not you should enter into a prenuptial agreement with your future spouse. While at the time of marrying, you probably can’t conceive ever divorcing your spouse, establishing a prenuptial agreement is often a prudent and wise measure to take. Several important questions need to be answered before entering into […]

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What to Do if Your Spouse Doesn’t Want a Divorce

February 14, 2019

Many clients are unsure of their legal rights in New Jersey when they wish to divorce, but their spouse does not. The good news is that New Jersey is considered a “no-fault” divorce state. This means that either party in a marriage may file for divorce, even if they have no specific grievances or proof of wrong-doing. The only thing you need to prove in order to get a divorce is that you have an “irreconcilable difference” with your spouse, […]

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Passaic County Domestic Violence Attorneys Contest Alimony Petition From An Abusive Spouse

January 28, 2019

The Prevention of Domestic Violence Act (“Act”) was passed with the well-meaning intention of protecting and helping to make whole again victims of domestic violence. This act specifically states that victims of domestic violence are entitled to financial support from their abusers. However, most people would be shocked to find out that an individual who obtains a final restraining order against their spouse can be ordered to pay alimony to support his/her abuser. The truth is that the Act is […]

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Losing a Job and Modifying Alimony Passaic County NJ

December 18, 2018

Alimony is an important component of many divorce agreements in New Jersey, and is designed at the time of the divorce to help both parties maintain the lifestyle they were accustomed to during the course of their marriage. However, when certain important circumstances change in the lives of either party involved in the alimony agreement, that agreement may be modified to reflect those changes. One such changed circumstance is that of the supporting party losing his or her job. After […]

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Tax Reform, Divorce, and Alimony in 2019
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Tax Reform, Divorce, and Alimony in 2019

July 23, 2018

In 2019, drastic changes to the way alimony payments are taxed are coming as a result of the release of the “Tax Cuts and Jobs Act“.  These changes will have dramatic effects on divorces in Passaic County, Paterson, Wane, Woodland Park and the entire state of New Jersey. It is critical to note that these changes will only affect alimony agreements signed after December 31st, 2018. This means existing alimony agreements and taxation will remain the same. These are significant […]

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