Mark Gruber

The process of divorce is initiated by the filing of a Complaint for Divorce in the Superior Court of New Jersey, Chancery Division, Family Part, on either fault or no fault grounds. Most cases are filed now under irreconcilable differences because marital fault is no longer relevant except in the most extreme cases.For more information go to my website at gruberlaw-nj.com

46 years, 500 cases

When the dependent spouse is of a certain age without the training or skills to become self­ supporting or to learn new skills to become self-supporting, the Courts may award permanent alimony, rehabilitative alimony, or limited duration alimony. Pending legislation may create guidelines but as on now the Judge has full discretion.For more information go to my website at gruberlaw-nj.com

46 years, 500 cases

Custody may be joint, shared, or sole custody. The best interests of the children is the benchmark for custody determinations if the parents can't agree. There are statutory factors the court considers. For more information go to my website at gruberlaw-nj.com

46 years, 500 cases

New Jersey has promulgated guidelines for the Court's use in determining the amount of child support. The amount is based upon the parents incomes and amount of time spent with the children. For more information go to my website at gruberlaw-nj.com

46 years, 500 cases

Family Law includes all of the other practice areas in this profile.For more information go to my website at gruberlaw-nj.com

46 years, 500 cases

Most cases are settled and result in an uncontested case, which is informal and expeditious. The court will want to know that the settlement agreement is fair and that it comports to the law. For more information go to my website at gruberlaw-nj.com

46 years, 475 cases

Domestic violence is defmed as the occurrence of one or more of the following criminal acts committed by an adult or an emancipated minor: homicide, assault, terroristic threats, kidnapping, criminal restraint, false imprisonment, sexual assault, criminal sexual contact, lewdness, criminal mischief, burglary, criminal trespass, harassment, stalking. N.J.S.A. 2C:25-19(a). Restraining Orders can also grant custody, support, and other forms of relief required.

46 years, 25 cases

Prenuptial agreements define the rights and responsibilities of couples who separate. They must be in writing and fully disclose each others assets and liabilities. The Uniform Premarital Agreement Act governs. The Act and Cases are fully described on my website at gruberlaw-nj.com.

46 years, 25 cases

Mediation is fast becoming a desired method of resolving marital disputes. I am trained and certified by the American Academy of Matrimonial Attorneys as a divorce mediator. The process is private, expeditious, non contentious, and usually less expensive than litigation.

46 years, 100 cases