Unfortunately, litigants in matrimonial matters often assume that because their circumstances have changed that their existing obligations will automatically change as well. For example, people will lose a job or retire from their job and believe that because their income has ceased, their support obligations must also cease. In other instances, a payor paying alimony […]

With regard to secondhand smoke, the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has found that the only way to fully protect nonsmokers is to eliminate smoking in homes, work places and public places. Separating smokers from non-smokers, opening windows or using air filters does not prevent individuals from breathing secondhand smoke. In children, secondhand […]

Although any divorce proceeding can be become stressful and emotionally difficult, those individuals who are married to a spouse with Narcissistic Personality Disorder may find that the process becomes that much more difficult. Narcissistic Personality Disorder is “characterized by a long-standing pattern of grandiosity (either in fantasy or actual behavior), an overwhelming need for admiration, […]

Domestic violence victims in New Jersey may suffer from a variety of different types of abuse. It may be physical, emotional or sexual in nature. However, financial abuse may also occur, making victims afraid to leave due to the thought of their identity being stolen. Individuals who work with domestic violence victims know that abusers […]

New Jersey parents who are going through a child custody dispute might have heard about actress Kelly Rutherford losing her children. For the past few years, the actress’s two children, ages 6 and 8, have been living with their father in Monaco after his U.S. visa was revoked. However, there are reports that Rutherford’s actions […]

A judge recently overturned a divorce settlement between actor Terrence Howard and his second wife, Michelle Ghent. The judge ruled that Howard was coerced into the settlement. Howard argued that Ghent threatened to leak private details about him if he refused to sign the settlement. The private details included a video of Howard dancing naked […]

Property division is one of the biggest factors for divorcing couples. It is important that you know your legal rights and what assets are considered joint within the marriage. It is common for one spouse to acquire property or funds through inheritance. For example, when the family member of one spouse passes away, that person […]

The title of the movie “Yours, Mine and Ours” pretty accurately summarizes equitable distribution laws in New Jersey. Unlike community property states in which pretty much everything a couple owns is treated as being joint property in the event of a divorce, equitable distribution classifies some property as separate and some of it as marital. […]

The use of prenuptial agreements in New Jersey is not a controversial topic these days. Indeed, the state law governing the use of such agreements dates back to the 1980s. What this means is that if you want to enter into a prenuptial agreement, your ability to do so will not be the possible subject […]

Ever since its usage became widespread, the Internet has always been a perfect example of the mixed blessing. It can bring more information to your fingertips than any public library, and can do so faster, but much of that information is of questionable value. It can be a great tool to increase productivity at work, […]