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February 2, 2019
College Contributions in New Jersey Divorce Law
Divorced parents in New Jersey have an obligation to contribute to their children’s college expenses. On the other hand, married parents in New Jersey do not have the same obligation. The case of Newburgh v. Arrigo provides a list of factors for a court to consider in assessing the obligation of the parents. This…
File Under: Child Support, College Expenses, Divorce, Family Law, Matrimonial & Family Law
February 1, 2019
Myths & Facts in New Jersey Divorce Law
Clients are often misguided as to their rights and obligations in a divorce and, because of this, their expectations are often unrealistic. Often, clients will tell me what they believe the law to be; only for me to have to tell them otherwise. Below are 6 of the the most common misperceptions that I…
File Under: Child Support, Custody, Divorce, Family Law, Separation
January 31, 2019
Super Bowl Sunday – Dangerous Day for Men and Women?
This Sunday, America will be celebrating our non-official national holiday – The Super Bowl. As a divorce lawyer, I sometimes get asked, “Is it true that there are more domestic violence incidents on Super Bowl Sunday than any other day?” The Myth During my 21 years of practicing divorce law, I have not seen an…
File Under: Divorce, Domestic Violence, Matrimonial & Family Law
January 31, 2019
Protecting Personal Information in a New Jersey Divorce
The basic presumption in New Jersey is that Court records are open to the public. This means that anyone can go into a New Jersey courthouse and review a divorce file of a relative, friend, or even a stranger. Before irreconcilable differences became a viable option as a cause of action for divorce, many…
File Under: Divorce, Family Law, Matrimonial & Family Law
January 28, 2019
How does New Jersey treat victims of domestic violence?
Wife beating had been a fact of life for centuries. Marital abuse was traditionally acceptable and early common law recognized a husband’s right to beat his wife. Domestic violence was considered proper discipline. An old English proverb “A woman, a horse, a hickory tree, the more you beat ‘em the better they be” was the…
File Under: Divorce, Family Law, Matrimonial & Family Law
January 27, 2019
Is Living With Your Best Friend’s Brother Considered Cohabitation?
In the world of New Jersey family law, cohabitation is a term of art. It involves a mutually supportive, intimate, personal relationship where parties share the duties, responsibilities and privileges typically associated with marriage. Said another way, it is a relationship that has the hallmarks of marriage, but without the marriage ceremony. Evidence is Key…
File Under: Alimony, Divorce, Family Law, Matrimonial & Family Law
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