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April 16, 2019
Alimony Basics in New Jersey
Generally speaking, alimony is often the hardest part of my job. Unlike child support, there are no alimony guidelines. Alimony is based on statutory factors and case law interpreting these factors. 12 New Jersey statutory factors The actual need and ability of the parties to pay. The duration of the marriage. The parties’ age, physical…
File Under: Alimony, Family Law, Matrimonial & Family Law
April 3, 2019
Unvested Stock Rewards in New Jersey Divorce
In a recent case, M.G. v S.M., the New Jersey Appellate Division decided in favor of the plaintiff husband. The issue was whether or not a restricted stock award from the husband’s employer, which vested after the filing of a Complaint for Divorce, was subject to equitable distribution. The trial court found that the wife was…
File Under: Divorce
March 28, 2019
What are you passionate about? Make time for it!
I am passionate about the practice of family and and am very active in the New Jersey State Bar Association (currently Treasurer). I recently participated in the NJSBA’s Women’s Leadership in the Law Forum at the New Jersey Law Center in New Brunswick. A bonus from the event is the compilation of the insights and…
File Under: Family Law
February 26, 2019
Considerations for the Blended Family
More than half of the families in the United States were formed by remarriages or recoupling of relationships. Based on current statistics, half of all marriages in the United States end in divorce. And, the average length of a marriage is seven years. With the ending of marriages, the subsequent remarriages or the forming of…
File Under: Custody, Divorce, Family Law, Matrimonial & Family Law
February 20, 2019
An Emotionally Healthy Divorce in New Jersey
One of my hardest jobs as a divorce lawyer is managing an angry and bitter client. It always troubles me when a client demands that I get them justice or retribution through the divorce process. It is generally a difficult conversation and contrary to every stereotype believed by the client. Justice is not always, and…
File Under: Divorce, Family Law, Matrimonial & Family Law
February 14, 2019
Does Valentine’s Day cause divorce?
I recently came across this article Day after Valentine’s kicks off divorce season on CNN’s website. It discusses the increase in people seeking divorce, and in one study, this increase was about 40% during this particular season of love. According to the article, some believe Valentine’s Day triggers spouses to make a move in their marriage. It also mentions several other factors, such…
File Under: Divorce, Family Law, Matrimonial & Family Law
February 11, 2019
What Records and Documents Should I Gather if I am Considering a Divorce?
If you are considering a divorce in New Jersey, a wise starting point is to inventory your financial records and documents. Here is a list of 14 records you should gather: Social Security Earnings Statement. This is a snap shot of both parties’ respective income. The statement shows a clear picture of the earning history…
File Under: Divorce, Family Law, Matrimonial & Family Law
February 3, 2019
Private School Costs in New Jersey
In a New Jersey case where the parties’ agreement calls for them to “equally divide…school costs,” and one party does not contribute to the costs for years, even though not explicitly asked to do so, a court can enforce the agreement and compel contribution. In the unpublished Appellate Division case of Hnatowski v. Hnatowski,…
File Under: Child Support, College Expenses, Family Law, Matrimonial & Family Law
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