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How Long Does Spousal Support Last in NJ?
Historically, alimony/spousal support was a given in most divorces. Families tended to have one breadwinner, and the legislature and courts determined that the non-earning spouse/homemaker typically needed alimony for financial support following the divorce. As traditional family roles have changed in recent years, so have the laws regarding alimony. Now, many families have two… Read More »
What is Palimony?
Common-law marriage is still recognized in a minority of states throughout our nation. This type of union is a legally recognized marriage despite no marriage license being purchased or a marriage ceremony taking place. A legally binding marriage that is recognized by the state brings with it benefits including financial support and protections if… Read More »
Is Child Support Retroactive in New Jersey?
Child support orders are meant to establish a child support arrangement that carries through until the child reaches the legal age of majority. In practice, circumstances can change, and people do not always stick to their legal obligations. Moreover, many people do not know about their legal rights until years later, foregoing financial assistance… Read More »
Are Divorce Records Public in NJ?
After a divorce is complete, all the information pertaining to the court documents of that divorce become public record. Individuals who would like to get a copy of their New Jersey divorce decrees can do so through the Superior Court of New Jersey Records Center. Divorce is called “dissolution” in New Jersey, and the… Read More »
How to Prove Parental Alienation
Parental alienation is when one parent behaves in a way that causes a child to alienate or distance from the other parent. A child who is the subject of the mental abuse that leads them to treat one parent in such a way is described as suffering from parental alienation syndrome. These children will… Read More »
New Jersey Divorce Law: Marital Property vs Separate Property
The dissolution of a marriage can be a difficult process to navigate. Conversations regarding the division of property can often muddle and even magnify the stress of divorce. Like a majority of states, New Jersey is an equitable distribution state. Under equitable distribution principles, the division of property during a divorce gets equitably distributed… Read More »
Getting a Marriage Annulment in New Jersey
Much like a divorce, an annulment is a legal proceeding that ends a marriage. Unlike a divorce, however, an annulment treats a marriage as though it never existed. Because an annulment recognizes that a marriage was never valid, the proceedings associated with divorce such as alimony and division of property generally do not exist… Read More »
How to Find a Divorce Lawyer in New Jersey
Divorces are complicated and every divorce brings its own set of unique circumstances and difficulties. One of the most important aspects of finding the best divorce lawyer for your case is finding one who has experience with the specific details of your divorce proceedings. At the Law Offices of John B. D’Alessandro, our experienced… Read More »
Temporary and Permanent Spousal Support in NJ
The rules regarding spousal support (a.k.a. alimony) in New Jersey were changed in the last decade. Courts are now advised to avoid permanent alimony absent special circumstances. Instead, alimony in New Jersey should be ordered to serve specific goals, rather than as the default arrangement. Continue reading for a discussion of temporary and permanent… Read More »
When To Call It Quits: 7 Signs It Is Time for a Divorce
While marriage can be a blissful and happy union between two people, infidelity, loss of trust, and other irreconcilable differences may be reason enough to call it quits. If you begin experiencing any of these red flags in your marriage without success in trying to remedy them, it could be a sign that it’s… Read More »
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