• posted: Jun. 28, 2021

Divorce after retirement requires application of the same statutory factors concerning equitable distribution and support, but with emphasis on issues relevant to those who have needs that differ from working families Read More

• posted: May 25, 2021
• spousal support,  alimony,  divorce,  family law attorney

“My name is on the bank account that I accrued during the marriage so if I got divorced, my husband wouldn’t get it. She charged $40,000.00 on credit cards only Read More

• posted: May 25, 2021
• spousal support,  alimony,  divorce,  family law attorney,  law firm

Many couples beginning the divorce process are often concerned, and rightfully so, about how they will be able to maintain their “standard of living” once the single household is divided Read More

• posted: May 25, 2021
• spousal support,  alimony,  divorce,  family law attorney

When a New Jersey court considers whether to award spousal support – or alimony – in a divorce case, one of the factors that judges often look at is how Read More

• posted: May 24, 2021
• child support,  alimony,  divorce,  spousal supprt

In New Jersey the two main categories of support are alimony and child support when going through divorce.  There are many important legal concepts parties should consider and understand about Read More

• posted: May 24, 2021
• spousal support,  types of alimony,  alimony

In New Jersey the law governing spousal support changed in 2014 with the Amendment of the Alimony Act. A shift in the law and subsequent cases more nearly equalizes the Read More

• posted: Dec. 01, 2020
• alimony awards,  statutory factors for determining alimony

One of the most important aspects of a divorce is determining alimony. Not every divorce case includes an alimony component. If there is a significant difference in the parties’ earnings Read More

• posted: Apr. 16, 2018
• Alimony,  Marriage

Alimony is financial support paid to a spouse when there is a divorce. It is not paid in all divorce cases. The general economic purpose of alimony is to prevent Read More

• posted: Feb. 26, 2018
• Engagement ring,  Marriage,  Matrimonial Attorney

Traditionally, when a man proposes marriage, he gives his fiancé an engagement ring. This ring is a gift in contemplation of marriage. It is not the same as other jewelry Read More

• posted: Aug. 10, 2017
• Alimony,  Retirement

After a long term marriage, when divorce occurs when people are older and getting to the time of retirement, the issues of alimony and equitable distribution require planning for retirement. If Read More