Divorce
New Jersey court denies ex-husband’s alimony modification request
Divorce settlements are meant to provide a fair arrangement for each spouse. As divorced couples know, however, certain changes can occur after the settlement becomes final that upset the initial balance of fairness. In the case of alimony, a subsequent modification may be available if one or both parties have experienced a substantial change in…
Read MoreDivorce and back-to-school plans
For New Jersey parents who are going through a divorce or are newly divorced, back-to-school time may be far more complicated this year than it has been in the past. There are many decisions to be made at this time of year that will affect your children and their education. One of the things that…
Read MoreAlimony 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…
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