Divorce among those over 50 is the fastest growing sector of people who seek to separate. This trend has been termed the “gray divorce.” Divorce among this older group is often triggered by a different set of motivations than those of the younger set. Most often, children have grown and moved out, careers are leading […]
Alimony
What Is Family Law Arbitration?
Family law arbitration is a form of ADR (alternative dispute resolution). You cannot be forced into Arbitration. It is a voluntary process which resolves disputes identified by the parties and their attorneys. The decision on each issue is given by the arbitrator. You can choose to arbitrate all or a limited number of disputed issues […]
Permanent Alimony and Retirement After Amzler v. Amzler
Before NJ 2A:34-23 was amended in 2014, permanent alimony often meant alimony until somebody died or the recipient spouse remarried. Retirement is a change that warrants a review of alimony, but not necessarily modification. The outcome was often that people, even in retirement, continued to pay alimony literally until they died. The alimony law was […]
How Alimony is Determined in New Jersey and When it Can be Modified
The factors used in determining the amount of alimony is to be paid are specifically set out in NJSA 2A:34-23. There is a rebuttable presumption that applies to people who entered agreements after 2014, which also considers the ages of the parties at the time of retirement, and at the time of their entry into […]
Cohabitation and Alimony in New Jersey
What impact does cohabitation have on alimony in New Jersey? The statute NJ 2A:34-23 was amended in 2014 to reflect that alimony in the event of cohabitation was more likely to end, versus the earlier versions of the statute where alimony was permitted to be modified based on the supporting spouse’s cohabitation with a third […]
What is a Marital Settlement Agreement?
Most divorce cases in New Jersey don’t go to trial but settle instead. Rather than a protracted and expensive court battle, the parties agree on the issues without having to go to a judge. The settlement in New Jersey is called a marital settlement agreement (MSA). Instead of a divorce trial, you would bring the […]
Can a QDRO help your divorce situation?
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Family Law on Wednesday, March 5, 2014. New Jersey residents who have gone through a divorce know how complicated and emotionally draining the process can be. Once the divorce is finalized, the enforcement of the settlement may become the next headache for men and women. Even […]
Preparing for a divorce settlement meeting
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Family Law on Thursday, November 7, 2013. New Jersey residents who are in the process of a divorce may find that a settlement meeting in a negotiated divorce is preferable to a litigated divorce. New Jersey family law professionals can help a couple negotiate a divorce […]
New Jersey families can co-parent through difficulties
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Family Law on Friday, November 29, 2013. New Jersey residents know that being a parent is the most challenging job there is. When one is a single parent, the job can be even more difficult. Many family law issues can come into play including child support […]
When are experts needed in a divorce?
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Family Law on Friday, November 1, 2013. New Jersey residents dealing with family law issues know that there are many complicated facets of the proceedings. Child support, property division and alimony can be difficult to figure out for many couples. Experts can be helpful in […]
