A New Jersey man was charged with obstructing the administration of the law following an alleged domestic violence incident that occurred on May 16. Patrol officers responded to a report of domestic violence at a townhouse complex in Readington Township just before 2:00 a.m. One of the officers reportedly found the man’s girlfriend hiding behind […]

Last week, I wrote about setting an annual anniversary date to review your Property Settlement Agreement to make sure that you are in compliance and to make sure that you are not missing an important benefit.  The U.S. Supreme Court highlighted the importance of that approach this week in its decision in Hillman v. Maretta […]

In many instances, the use of a private investigator can be helpful to successfully resolve a family law case.  Examples of situations in which a private investigator may be helpful are as follows: 1.  You pay alimony and your ex-spouse is cohabiting with another individual and is in a romantic relationship, and you need proof […]

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 […]