One of the most commonly misunderstood legal terms is that of “permanent alimony,” this misunderstanding is what to its name being changed to “open duration alimony” as part of New Jersey’s 2014 Alimony Reform Act. Introducing various changes to New Jersey alimony laws, changing the legal name of permanent alimony to open durational alimony, and […]

One of the main aspects of divorce is the division of material wealth owned by both parties. When it comes to the division of the house, it should be noted that New Jersey upholds an equitable distribution policy which entails that all martial property is to be divided equitably between the concerned parties. So can […]

Any separation and divorce can be complicated, however, divorce in its simplest form is about dividing marital assets and debts in order that each spouse can continue their life free of the other. Sometimes the process can be relatively simple: house, cars, bank accounts, credit card bills. Other belongings may go to one spouse or […]

Safeguarding yourself as well as your business and its assets from most lawsuits, including divorce, is important. Morris County Lawyers can recommend a smart legal and business strategy. 973-840-8970 In this article we will review several prudent practices to protect your business during divorce in New Jersey. We will review five smart suggestions that could […]

Morristown area family law and divorce lawyers deliver equitable divorce settlements in Chester, Chatham, Mendham, Harding, and Morris Township We recently published an article about Equitable Division of assets in which we clarified what this means in New Jersey. In this article, we will start with a brief reminder of why “fair” and “equal” are […]

North Jersey Law Firm Breaks down Alimony into 5 Types Alimony, also called spousal support, is a legal obligation for a person to provide financial support to a spouse after divorce.  Once a marriage is dissolved either spouse can petition the court for interim support.  Alimony is not an absolute right and a strong case […]

Our Morris County Attorneys Discuss the rise in individuals over 50 seeking divorce Recent studies show that 1 in 4 divorces involve people 50 and over. Naturally, divorce for individuals in their 50’s can have very different considerations and implications than that of a divorcing couple in their 20s, 30s, or even 40s. A prime example is […]

Any divorce will present a myriad of complicated and emotional decisions.  Everything from alimony to child custody and child support will need to be agreed and decided on. However, one of the most difficult decisions that may need to be made is deciding what to do with a home.  Valuing and equitably dividing a family […]