Would a Bed and Board divorce grant me alimony?

In order for the court to grant a judgment of divorce from bed and board, both spouses must agree. Furthermore, a judgment of divorce from bed and...

During a divorce, if one party retires is the other spouse still initialed to pension rights if the marriage lasted 14 years.

Retirement will not affect the non-employee spouse’s right to equitable distribution of a pension, with the exception that it may affect how the...

Can I get permanent alimony after 27 years of marriage with a legal separation or bed and board divorce?

Governor Christie just recently signed a new law making significant changes to the existing alimony laws. The term “permanent alimony” has been...

A childless couple dies simultaneously.

In the example where Spouse 1’s will provides that if Spouse 1 and Spouse 2 die in a common event such that it is uncertain as to who died first,...

Im trying to relocate me and my 3 year old daughter to FL from NJ where her birth father is. .How do I go about it? Can i?

If there has never been a court order and custody is not “in dispute," then you technically do not need the other parent’s permission or the...

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I am single dad, 7 yr old son lives with me, mother wants to not pay child support, trying for custody or whatever it takes.

Custody litigation can be very difficult and stressful for the self-represented litigant to navigate. It is always recommended to speak to an...

Can the father of our 19mo old be granted relocation when he has stage 3 cancer?

In cases where parents share joint legal custody, the parent of primary residence must either obtain the natural parents’ permission or obtain the...

Am I eligible to receive Alimony??

Family court judges are guided by statute in awarding alimony. Judges are required to decide alimony type, duration and amounts by conducting an...

You should first contact local law enforcement agencies as well as file an emergency application with the family court in the county in which you...

You may file for a divorce in New Jersey so long as you have resided here for at least 1 year prior to filing. However, you should discuss the...