In making initial custody determinations, family court judges are required to consider the following statutory factors: Relationship of the...

There is no “standard” or “average” when it comes to alimony in New Jersey, and there are no laws providing for mandatory durations or amounts. ...

If I have only been married for 5 years in NJ, am I entitled to alimony and my exs pension?

In New Jersey, there are no laws providing for mandatory durations or amounts for alimony. The New Jersey statute pertaining to alimony merely...

What are the grounds to lose the 50% legal custody of my children. My ex-wife has the children and want full physical and legal

In New Jersey, there is a presumption in favor of joint legal custody and parenting time with both parents. This presumption may be overcome only...

Paying the mortgage?

You are not under an obligation to and should not sign any agreements without first consulting with an experienced matrimonial attorney. ...

Is the goodwill of an S corp law firm taken into account for purposes of equitable distribution in a divorce?

Good will of any business is one of several factors that a court may consider in valuating a business for equitable distribution purposes. ...

What is the process and approximate cost to move an Estate Plan from one Trustee lawyer to another? Thank you.

It is impossible to answer that question without knowing the extent of your assets, what form they take (real property, personal property, cash,...

Does divorce decree written 1980 supercede a Will written in 2010 in NJ

It is difficult to answer this question for many reasons: first, it does not state whether the divorce judgment pre-dates the will or vice versa...

Moving out of state?

You have to look at your original order for custody to determine what type of legal custody you have. If you have joint legal custody, then you...

It would first depend entirely upon what is stated in your divorce agreement, as that would control. However, if the divorce agreement is silent...