New Jersey residents may have a right to some type of spousal support after a divorce. This could be granted in addition to child support, and it should be noted that both types of support are supposed to be used directly for the person for whom they are intended. For example, a parent can’t use
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Divorce
Divorce can be complicated without a legal professional involved
Getting a divorce is never easy. You have to think about how it will go: easy or hard. You can enter into divorce mediation if both of you agree and sign a contract stating that you will do your best to work out all the many issues without involving the court. Or you can choose
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High-profile case helps to clarify New Jersey alimony laws
The New Jersey Supreme Court recently ordered a trial court to rethink a case that limited support the ex-wife of a prominent Deutsche Bank executive received. Elizabeth and James Gnall, the bank’s chief financial officer, were married 15 years before a 2008 divorce. A trial court felt the length of marriage was too short to
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How technology helps co-parenting after separation or divorce
Any time a complaint is brought before a New Jersey court, it is the responsibility of the accuser to support a claim with evidence. If you assert a former spouse or partner has failed to live up to a child support or custody agreement, it’s up to you to show proof of the claim. With
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What types of divorce are recognized by New Jersey courts?
Many Bergen County couples take advantage of no-fault laws to dissolve their marriages. No-fault rules provide a way for couples to divorce without the added pressure of blame. In the days before no-fault divorce laws, spouses were forced to provide specific reasons or grounds to end a marriage. New Jersey spouses may obtain a no-fault
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