New Jersey residents may be interested to learn of some large child support orders entered by courts recently. Actor Charlie Sheen is paying $50,000 per month to his estranged wife for two children that, in fact, live with Sheen’s first wife, Denise Richards. The money is his wife’s sole source of income; Sheen’s lawyers argue […]

Mediation can be a good way to resolve your divorce quickly.  However, the parties must have a complete command of their finances, including assets, income and debts.  They should also be able to negotiate on their own behalf.  Of course one can still seek the assistance of a New Jersey attorney even if they choose to […]

A mid-marriage agreement is a marital agreement that parties enter into after they have been married. Mid-marriage agreements are usually entered into by a husband and wife to define certain property rights and other issues. Mid-marriage agreements are often entered into before the marriage loses all of its vitality. This stands in contrast to a […]

Cohabitating may have an impact on alimony, either resulting in alimony being reduced or terminated all together.   It is not necessary that the supported spouse be supported by his or her live in paramour.  If the new living arrangement results in any benefits or gifts being bestowed on the divorcee, that could impact alimony as […]

In the last decade, the number of men who stay home while their wives focus on their careers has doubled. Additionally, in 40 percent of dual-income households, women make more money than their husbands do. While these are both signs of societal progress, it has also led to an increasing number of women with a […]

As a Family Law practioner, I am genuinely surprised at how few people actually read their Settlement Agreement (or even know where to find it) after they are divorced.  Human nature being what it is, I suspect that many people are so glad to finally be done with their divorce proceedings that they are reluctant […]

Have you just been served with a Complaint for Divorce and you are wondering as to the next steps? First and most importantly, as soon as you receive the Complaint, schedule a consultation with an experienced attorney to discuss the process as there are certain deadlines that need to be met. The attorney will provide […]

New Jersey residents might be interested to hear that Brian France, the chairman of NASCAR, divorced his wife for the second time with even more assets to be divided between the two this time around. The couple originally married in 2001, divorced in 2004, remarried again in 2005 and are now divorcing again. France became […]

With the summer upon us it’s a good time to review your property settlement agreement or divorce judgment in addition to your child or children’s schedule to make sure everyone’s plans for vacation and activities are aligned. You may also have to look at last year’s calendar if you have any alternating provisions. This is […]

A reconciliation agreement is a marital agreement that parties enter into after they have either separated or filed for divorce and they thereafter agree to reconcile. New Jersey Courts tend to favor reconciliation agreements as furthering the State of New Jersey’s interest in preserving marriage. As such, New Jersey Courts tend to enforce reconciliation agreements […]