Category Archives: Alimony
May 24, 2019
What should you think about if considering a divorce?
While each case is different, there are general issues every client must contemplate when considering a divorce in New Jersey. Custody & Parenting Time The first and foremost consideration is if there are any children of the marriage. If so, the issues of custody and parenting time must be addressed. There are two different…
File Under: Alimony, Child Support, Custody, Divorce, Equitable Distribution, Matrimonial & Family Law, Parenting Time
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…
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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…
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January 25, 2019
What is an uncontested divorce hearing in New Jersey?
Statistically speaking, 97%-98% of all divorce cases settle before trial. Of the remaining 2%-3%, half of those cases settle during trial. If you are going through a divorce, it is safe to say that your case will settle. I tell my clients that generally it is not a matter of “if,” but a matter of…
File Under: Alimony, Custody, Divorce, Family Law, Matrimonial & Family Law
December 14, 2018
Jeralyn Lawrence Spoke on Alimony at NJICLE 2018 Fall CLEfest
Jeralyn L. Lawrence, Founder and Managing Member of Lawrence Law, LLC, in Watchung, NJ, spoke on alimony at the New Jersey Institute for Continuing Legal Education’s Fall CLEfest on Monday, November 19, at the Renaissance Woodbridge Hotel in Iselin.
File Under: Alimony, Matrimonial & Family Law, Palimony
February 3, 2018
Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: How Does it Impact Divorce?
The recent Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, signed into law on December 22, 2017, by President Donald J. Trump. The Act leaves family lawyers eager to understand its implications in preparation for an overwhelming number of questions from clients. The Act repeals the deduction for the alimony payments and their inclusion as income to…
File Under: Alimony, Child Support, Divorce, Family Law, Matrimonial & Family Law