January 22, 2021
Up to 40% of children in the United States are born outside marriage, and the rates are rising. This presents some unique issues in custody cases, even though there are many similarities to custody issues between married parents. You should seek the advice of a divorce lawyer if you are an unmarried parent who has…
File Under: Cohabitation, Custody
January 15, 2021
In 2020, it was estimated that 39% of marriages ended in divorce. If you are someone who went through divorce, you may be struggling with a spouse who fails to abide by your marital settlement agreement. They may fail to make payments for alimony, for example, or they may fail to pay their part of…
File Under: Divorce, Marital Settlement Agreement, Matrimonial & Family Law
January 8, 2021
When Postnuptial Agreements May Be Unenforceable A 2015 survey from the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers found that postnuptial agreements are increasing in popularity. However, this does not always tell the whole story. Even when a couple has a signed postnuptial agreement, it may not always be enforceable by the court if certain circumstances apply….
File Under: Post-Nuptials
January 2, 2021
You Can Be Too Nice in a Divorce Ninety-five plus percent of all divorce cases will settle without a trial. However, that does not necessarily mean that each spouse ends up with a deal that gives them everything they want. There is such a thing as being too nice when you settle your case and…
File Under: Divorce, Equitable Distribution
December 28, 2020
The Differences Between Divorce Mediation and Arbitration In the United States, only about 5% or less of divorce cases will ultimately go to a hearing. Most divorcing couples will find some way to settle their case with an agreement. Mediation and arbitration are two ways to resolve a divorce, and they are different in nature….
File Under: Arbitration, Mediation
December 22, 2020
In the context family law, cohabitation in New Jersey may not be as clear as it may seem to one. Cohabitation is defined as a mutually supportive, intimate relationship wherein a couple engages in acts akin to marriage. Post-divorce, one party may claim that his or her spouse or former spouse in cohabitating with somebody…
File Under: Uncategorized
December 21, 2020
The Best Interests of the Child Test in New Jersey The concept of best interests of the children actually comes from a United Nations Convention, and it’s applied in all states. Beyond that, many people don’t know what it means. Below is an explanation of the test and how it is used in New Jersey…
File Under: Custody, Family Law
December 14, 2020
Is the Pandemic Changing the Way That People Divorce? Only about 2-3 % of divorce cases end up going to trial. However, even among the 92-98% that avoid a court hearing, there is often rancor and bitterness that plague the relationship between the spouses. However, the COVID-19 pandemic has caused at least some change that…
File Under: Divorce, Family Law, Matrimonial & Family Law