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Debate Over Alimony Reform Rages on in New Jersey
A little more than one year ago in this Princeton Family Law Blog, we discussed rumblings that were being made by advocacy groups and New Jersey lawmakers regarding alimony reform. Under New Jersey law, a person can be ordered to pay his or her ex-spouse alimony for a lifetime, and judges may take great discretion…
Read MoreSettlement Reached in Pohatcong Township Wrongful Termination Suit
When a person sues his or her employer, or former employer, the employer often attempts to quickly settle the lawsuit out of court. This is because it is generally less expensive as well as less damaging to the employer’s reputation to avoid litigation. In some cases, it is very beneficial for the plaintiff as well…
Read MoreDivorced Baby Boomers May Face Retirement Trouble
Last week in this New Jersey Family Law Blog, we discussed how important it is to divide retirement assets fairly during divorce. A recent news report points out that baby boomers are continuing to divorce at very high rates and this trend is bound to affect the retirement lifestyles of a number of them. According…
Read MorePregnant Woman Fired for Letting Baby Take ‘Toll’ on Her
While discrimination in employment is outlawed by both federal law and New Jersey state law, it still persists in many workplaces. One form of employment discrimination that remains a widespread problem throughout the country is that against pregnant women. In 1978, the Pregnancy Discrimination Act amended Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964…
Read MoreExiting a Marriage? Take Your Fair Share of Retirement Savings
For many New Jersey residents, one of the more difficult parts of the divorce process is deciding how to divide the marital property, assets and debts. Splitting one household into two is no easy task, and many people tend to be more concerned about the immediate effects of divorce rather than the potential long-term consequences.…
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