While all laws should equally benefit everyone in society regardless on their socioeconomic position, some clearly contain flaws. According to some family law critics, one piece of flawed legislation is the new law that identifies a formula in which alimony is paid in New York. The spirit of the law assigns no fault in a […]

She might not be a member of the cast of “The Real Housewives of New Jersey,” but Tamra of the Orange County edition still draws headlines of her own. The housewives of all of the successful Bravo series are generally used to the dramas of marriage and divorce. According to reports, Tamra can officially put […]

It’s tax time again, that time of year when virtually every American who has to pay alimony reaps an enviable benefit: an above-the-line tax deduction. Generally speaking, for tax purposes alimony is deductible from income by the payer and must be declared as income by the recipient. The payer deducts the total amount paid in […]

For many people, drama over the identity of a baby’s father never comes up in their lives. We do know, however, that there are many family law cases in New Jersey and throughout the U.S. (many of which get played out on daytime TV) wherein paternity tests play necessary and important roles. The question that […]

When a family court judge told a man he must post a public apology to his estranged wife on his Facebook page or go to jail, divorce attorneys and free-speech experts began questioning whether or not this is a First Amendment issue. The man opted to post the apology as required by the judge. The […]

We have written about civil unions on this blog in the past, as the matter is nagging at many people throughout New Jersey. Civil unions allow same-sex couples to formalize their unions, but some in the state argue that the unions are not enough to provide same-sex couples the equal rights that they believe they […]

Tragic stories of child custody battles resulting in death of one or more family members sometimes appear in the news. Recently, the story of the father who burned down his home with his children and himself inside during visitation has led to questions regarding the current system for determining family matters such as parental visitation […]

Today is the day after Valentine’s Day, and a report begs an interesting question. Did the holiday leave you all warm and fuzzy inside? Or did it prove to you something a bit less romantic? Are the sparks in your marriage gone? According to research, there is more to February than the holiday of chocolates, […]

The increasing numbers of smartphone owners in New Jersey and around the country is no surprise. Smartphones are cheaper than ever and have all the capabilities of small computers. The massive amount of data and content that we generate from these devices makes life more interesting and convenient for everyone – especially a spouse in […]

Pop star Katy Perry and comedian Russell Brand recently finalized their divorce and many family law attorneys were shocked to learn that the best selling pop singer failed to get a prenuptial agreement before her marriage. Prenuptial agreements are legal agreements which detail the expectations of each spouse regarding the marriage and what would happen […]