As previous posts on this blog have discussed, New Jersey law allows spouses who are separating to seek an award of alimony from the other spouse.These payments are often very important to the livelihood of the person receiving them. Among other things, alimony can be...
Year: 2018
What should I bring to a divorce mediation?
Especially for those who have no experience with it, divorce mediation or child custody mediation outside the context of divorce can be a daunting prospect. In light of that, some people may wonder what exactly they should bring to their mediation and how they should...
What is sentimental value?
When in the midst of the property division that takes place after one files a New Jersey divorce, including a bed and board divorce, the couple must take the important but often difficult and contentious step of putting a value on their marital property.They must do...
3 essential rules for social media use during divorce
Most people have opinions about social media one way or the other. Perhaps you are a devoted user who enjoys sharing daily updates with followers, or maybe you are opposed to social media and feel that it facilitates oversharing. Regardless of which side you fall on,...
How can I get my parenting time enforced?
Although it is generally speaking better when New Jersey parents who are living apart are able to get along, in many cases, they simply are not able to do so.This is not always a mutual thing. Sometimes, because he or she simply does not care for the other parent,...
Representation in high income child support disputes
A previous post on this blog from several months ago talked about how New Jersey law handles situations in which one or both parents make so much money that New Jersey's Child Support Guidelines do not account for the full extent of their income. The basic idea of...
Baseball star locked in child support dispute
Baseball fans in New Jersey are probably familiar with Miguel Cabrera, who is a Major League first baseman. Some may have even heard that he is now in a battle off the field with a former girlfriend. Although Cabrera is married and has three children with his wife, he...
Considering the tax implications of high asset property division
In a high asset divorce in New Jersey, which can include a divorce from bed and board, one of the most important considerations a Marlton resident must take in to account are the tax implications of the divorce and, specifically, the ensuing division of property.While...
How text messages affect divorce proceedings
Although many assume their text messages are private, that is no longer the case when it comes to divorce court. An increasing number of cases involve one or both spouses' text messages coming up as evidence. New Jersey is one of the states in the country...
Parenting plans in New Jersey
Even when both parents who are going through a divorce or are no longer living together are going to be able to agree on custody and even the basics of who is going to have what time with the child, there still can be a lot of work to do before the parents will truly...