When asked why couples fight, separate, and eventually divorce, more often than not people point to three big issues: money, children, and cheating. However, there are several additional relationship woes that are less often discussed but equally damaging, according to marriage therapists. Below we will examine some of these potential signs of relationship demise and how they […]

It is quite common in the context of family law litigation for a litigant to feel that the Judge’s ruling was completely wrong. Perhaps the Judge’s order for alimony or spousal support was too high, or too low. Perhaps the Judge did not give you the amount of time with your children that you believe […]

Palimony provides relief for those couples who live together for extended periods of time and live as though married, yet never get that piece of paper to make it legal. In those instances where palimony is granted by the Courts, the question of its tax treatment still lingers. Is an award of palimony considered income, […]

When undergoing a divorce, there are a host of financial issues that must be resolved before you can complete the divorce process. Primary among them are division of assets, alimony, and if applicable, child support. Divorcing parents often wonder if one of these outcomes will affect the others. In other words, are they connected? Which determination […]

The weather has become warmer and pleasant, and many families are in the process of finalizing vacation plans. Divorced parents have an extra checklist that should be remembered in order to ensure a stress-free and pleasant time with their children. Below is a helpful resource to which you can refer as you prepare for your […]

Another Hollywood marriage went up in flames recently, as Amber Heard filed for divorce from Johnny Depp after a 15-month marriage. The initial divorce filing was quickly followed by a shocking revelation, as Heard obtained a temporary restraining order against Depp, alleging an ongoing pattern of abuse and a recent incident involving a cell phone. As […]

In so many New Jersey divorces, child custody becomes a hot-button issue, with parents differing in their goals for child custody and parenting time arrangements, as well as their visions of “the best interests of the child.” At times, another opinion enters the fold, as older children have their own feelings about which parent they want to […]

Divorce is perhaps most commonly associated with division: a couple is divided as two people part ways; their assets are divided during the division of assets process; time with children is divided with child custody, parenting time, and visitation arrangements; and often, incomes are divided with alimony and spousal support. The process of dividing a shared life […]

As individuals, partners, employees, and parents, we often put pressure on ourselves to perform, to succeed, to “do things well.” When beginning the process of divorce, the decision itself may seem like a failure, a proverbial “throwing in the towel,” or a negative reflection on your ability to maintain a relationship. We are taught not […]

In light of an ongoing case involving the tragic death of a 15-year-old boy, the New Jersey Supreme Court has decided not to hear a case that questions whether or not the boy’s father, who was long absent from his life before his untimely death, should be entitled to a portion of the damages awarded […]