Category Archives: Alimony
January 17, 2020
Jeralyn Lawrence to speak at the 2020 Family Law Symposium
On Saturday, January 25, 2020, Jeralyn Lawrence will participate in New Jersey ICLE’s 2020 Family Law Symposium which is being presented in cooperation with the New Jersey State Bar Association Family Law Section. Lawrence will discuss The Alimony Factors – How to Effectively Apply Alimony Factors to Determine the Amount of an Alimony Award and…
File Under: Alimony, Matrimonial & Family Law
July 17, 2019
Legislative Impact on Family Law – A Sneak Peek
I knew I wanted to be a lawyer for as long as I can remember. My father is a retired juvenile detective from New Jersey. I developed my love for the law through him. Law school proved challenging, requiring round-the-clock studying, but this diligence allowed me to graduate second in my class. Throughout law school and…
File Under: Alimony, Custody, Divorce, Family Law, Matrimonial & Family Law
June 26, 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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June 21, 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
June 15, 2019
Tax Issues for Divorced or Separated Individuals
The IRS, Publication 504, outlines a host of tax filing requirements for people who are married or separated when filing their annual tax returns. You are considered divorced for the entire year if you are divorced on any day in a given tax year. This is true even if you got divorced on December 31. …
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May 25, 2019
What is a Marital Settlement Agreement?
The main goal of every divorce case is to reach an agreement with your spouse. A Marital Settlement Agreement, written and signed by both spouses, is a contract that defines the terms of their divorce. Depending on the issues in your case, the Marital Settlement Agreement must address a variety of issues. First, custody…
File Under: Alimony, Custody, Family Law, Marital Settlement Agreement, Parenting Time
