Alimony Reform Bill - Did it passed, and is it Retro-active?

The alimony reform legislation passed, but is not retroactive. However, there are provisions that slightly ease the burden for someone who lost his...

Good faith retirement

You must first review the specific terms of your settlement agreement as that will typically control on the issue. However, as a general rule,...

NJ - Custodial parent move out of state with NCP consent or court order ?

No. If you share joint legal custody, the custodial parent may not relocate out of state with the child without the non-custodial parent’s consent...

The benefit to a revocable trust is that you can make changes to it such as changing the beneficiary designations. In NJ, spouses and children are...

How much alimony and child support can I expect in New Jersey?

Child support is generally (except where there are exceptional circumstances requiring deviation) calculated pursuant to the New Jersey Child...

What am I legally entitled to if I was married for 25 years and never worked for the past 23 years?

In determining a fair and equitable distribution of marital assets and debt, family court judges are guided by the following statutory...

In determining whether an award of alimony is appropriate and, if so, what type, duration and amount, family court judges are guided by the...

I've retired at 51 and I pay alimony and my ex also gets half of the marital portion of my pension. Am I required to pay both?

You must first review your settlement agreement as that would control on the issue. If your settlement agreement is silent or ambiguous, then you...

NJ Will after Death (Properties and belongings given to Underage)

You may want to consider a last will and testament with a testamentary, or “pour-over” trust for the benefit of your son until he is of an...

Support Modification

The new alimony reform law reduces the judge’s discretion in awarding alimony by setting some guidelines on duration. However, the guidelines still...