Divorce
Alimony Reform Still Prominent Topic in New Jersey
The debate over alimony reform presses on in New Jersey. The New Jersey Bar Association has lent its support to legislation that would create a commission to examine our state’s alimony laws and, after comparing them to those found in other states, would provide suggestions to leaders in government. The commission is not yet formed;…
Read MoreLaws and Perception Surrounding Divorce Change Over Time
Parents entering a divorce may understandably be anxious about how a number of important issues will be resolved. The amount one parent receives in child support and alimony, which assets go to which spouse and how the parents decide to arrange child custody will affect former couples’ lives for many years going forward. According to…
Read MoreDebate on Alimony Reform Goes on in New Jersey
Throughout the year, lawmakers in the New Jersey Legislature have been weighing and voting on potential changes to our state’s laws on alimony and child support. Their efforts come at a time when legislators in the Tri-State area have either passed or are considering legislation on the subject. There are two principal bills in the…
Read MoreAmicable Divorce Methods Reveal Advantages Over Litigation
Divorce is not a one-size-fits-all process. There are different ways New Jersey couples can go through it, each with its own benefits that suit the couple’s temperaments and the current status of their relationship. Importantly, the choices are up to the spouses themselves–they control their own destiny when it comes to resolving the issues surrounding…
Read MoreFederal Appellate Court Declares DOMA Provision Unconstitutional
New Jersey is one state that recognizes civil unions for same-sex couples. Six other states, however, recognize the legality of same-sex marriage and two more are prepared to do so pending possible ballot referendums this fall. The national debate over same-sex marriage has been increasing in intensity in recent years, including such issues as the…
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