Woodland Park Divorce Lawyers Discuss Three Steps in Determining Equitable Distribution

March 7, 2019

There are many complications that can come with any divorce. Without a doubt, the equitable distribution of property, as well as any wealth that has been accrued during a marriage, is one of the most often argued and regularly contested issues. Put simply equitable distribution in a divorce is the division of marital assets in a manner that is considered fair but not necessarily equal. Being that New Jersey is an equitable distribution state, in the event of a divorce, […]

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Savings and Alimony

February 26, 2019

In the recent case of Lombardi-v-Lombardi, the New Jersey Appellate Division addressed the issue of calculating alimony when there is a historical precedent of both parties regularly saving money.  The divorcing couple’s annual income was approximately one million dollars.  During the divorce litigation, it was evidenced that their monthly spending was approximately $17,000, and additionally, the couple saved about $60,000 per month.  After a drawn trial, the divorce court awarded the wife a spousal support settlement in line with the […]

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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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Sharing Child Custody with a Difficult Ex

February 7, 2019

child custody laws and courts are of the belief that children of divorced parents should spend as much time as possible with both parents. Where courts used to tend to give the mother primary custody of the children, nowadays courts will generally rule for shared custody. Unless your former spouse poses a safety risk to the children, for example in the case of a history of domestic violence, after your divorce you should expect to share custody and visitation of your […]

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