Each state decides how spousal property is divided when a marriage ends. Where equitable distribution rules apply, as they do in New Jersey, spouses are supposed to receive fair but not necessarily equal shares of marital property. The spouses’ interpretations of the word “fair” during divorce cause many legal disputes. All states categorize spousal assets
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New Jersey Family Law Blog
What are qualified domestic relations orders?
Court orders and judgments define how spouses’ property and post-marital support are handled. New Jersey domestic relations orders formalize alimony and child support payments and spousal property agreements. State laws govern the issuance of domestic relations orders. The Employee Retirement Income Security Act applies to qualified domestic relation orders or QDROs. Qualified domestic relation orders
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Marital torts as part of a New Jersey divorce
At one time, marital vows claiming “two become one” were reflected in New Jersey family laws. Spousal unity created interspousal immunity. It was impossible for one spouse to sue the other for damages until courts in the last half of the 20th century recognized marital torts. Harmful actions include emotional abuse, invasion of privacy and
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Domestic violence influences New Jersey visitations
New Jersey judges encourage parent-child relationships in the wake of a parental breakup. Courts will do everything possible to strengthen non-custodial parents’ ties to their children. Children benefit from regular parental contact. The rights of a parent accused of domestic violence can be limited or depending upon circumstances, severed completely. A history of abuse will
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Parental obligations highlighted in New Jersey family law case
Disagreements over financial support for a child are not new for Hackensack parents. It’s not common to hear about cases when children dispute what they feel parents owe them. Child support provisions can be built into divorce agreements, stating how much money noncustodial parents are expected to contribute toward children’s higher education. According to Reuters,
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