Unraveling a family’s marital finances in a divorce can be daunting task. In all contested New Jersey divorce actions where there is any issue as to custody, support, alimony or equitable distribution, both parties are required to file with the court and serve on the other party a form known…
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The Matrimonial Litigation Process in New Jersey – In a Nutshell
The decision to seek a divorce is often difficult and painful. There is uncertainty about your future and possibly your children’s futures, and you may likewise be uncertain about what the Family Court process actually entails with regard to getting a divorce. Described below is a very brief outline of the…
Part One: The Issue of Domicile in Non-Custodial Divorce Cases – Is New Jersey still my home?
The New Jersey State motto is “Liberty and Prosperity.” Therefore, it should come as no surprise that New Jersey is home to the third largest percentage of millionaires in the United States. Over 7% or approximately 235,000 of New Jersey citizens are millionaires. (See Barron’s millionaire-ranking) Accordingly, many New Jersey citizens…
Domestic Violence in New Jersey – Protection of the Unborn Child of the Victim
As both the Legislature and Judiciary of the State of New Jersey have declared, domestic violence is both a serious and pervasive issue present in this State. Based upon those declarations and findings, the Prevention of Domestic Violence Act (hereinafter referred to as “the Statute”) was adopted and made effective…