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A “gray divorce” generally refers to spouses divorcing later in life, usually after decades of marriage. A common question that comes up within this group of individuals pertains to how a divorce may impact a spouse’s social...more
Divorce and legal separation can entail more than just emotional and legal complexities. They can also involve navigating intricate and complex tax implications. There are eight key considerations to consider relative to...more
Whether it is from TV shows, movies, or stories from friends, people who are unacquainted with the divorce and custody process often come to initial consultations with attorneys with certain expectations that are, well, based...more
Illicit sexual relationships can have a significant impact on a spouse’s rights and obligations in the context of separation and divorce, specifically regarding spousal support. How is Illicit Sexual Behavior Defined?...more
While it is standard practice that an asset will be valued and divided in a divorce, what happens when the same asset that was divided between spouses is also used to generate income for support? In such divorce cases, a...more
While many of us were struggling to keep recent New Year’s resolutions going, new laws went into effect on January 26, 2024 that altered the landscape of divorce in the District of Columbia....more
April Fools brought us a panel decision in Smedley v. Smedley (312 EDA 2023) which takes on the issue of whether home sales or other “one time” transactions are a basis to seek modification of child support or alimony awards....more
It has long been disputed whether alimony paid from one spouse to another should allow the recipient to save for a rainy day. The Supreme Judicial Court of Massachusetts weighed in on that issue for the first time on March 7,...more
Now that Valentine’s Day is past and Spring is almost upon us, many couples are starting to plan or are in the midst of preparation for their upcoming nuptials. While the focus is usually on the event itself, couples often...more
My colleague Jessica Kitain wrote last month (2/14) about the basics of what goes into a premarital/prenuptial agreement. Today we fielded an inquiry about some of the stickier questions that often go unnoticed yet merit some...more
Over the years, I have blogged several times on the Appellate Division rejecting a trial court’s use of a formula to calculate alimony as opposed to a fulsome consideration of the statutory alimony factors. I blogged about...more
A prenuptial agreement, or “prenup”, is a contract or agreement between prospective spouses made in contemplation and advance of marriage. A common misconception is that prenups are only needed if you are a celebrity or have...more
Divorce is already synonymous with significant changes in one’s life. Adding the loss of your job to that list can compound the pressure and intensify an already stressful situation. ...more
The recent Appellate Division decision of Litton v. Litton presents an extreme case of what happens when a litigant agrees to submit his or her dispute to arbitration in Rabbinical Court, Bais Din, but then decides not to...more
Most people are aware of the statistic that 50% of marriages end in divorce, and the statistics for divorces in second marriages are even higher with a rate of 70%. Often with second marriages, couples will have to address...more
A prenuptial agreement is one of the most difficult issues to discuss with your intended spouse while you’re in the thick of sending out wedding invitations, tasting cake, and deciding on a venue for the ceremony. A...more
Once again, the Appeals Court tells us that a prenuptial agreement that strips a party of all marital interests is unconscionable and will not be enforced. On March 30, 2023, the Appeals Court issued its decision in Rudnick...more
What is Personal Injury Settlement? Often there are injuries caused to a person by reason of an accident. If you have been in an accident caused by a third party’s mistake or negligence, which has left you injured, you may...more
The demographics of family life have changed a lot in recent decades. Young people are marrying less and later in life when they do. The number of young people interested in having kids is in decline. And older folks are...more
Deadlines are commonplace in Marital Settlement Agreements negotiated incident to a divorce. In fact, most Orders from the Court contain time-sensitive obligations. But, what happens when someone misses that date or otherwise...more
Yesterday, I posted the Top 10 Posts in 2022 on our NJ Family Law Blog as measured by page views. Aside from publishing the posts directly on our blog, the posts are also shared on a content aggregator, JD Supra which...more
The end of the year is the time for holiday merriment and top 10 lists. As a kid, I used to love to listen to Casey Kasem’s countdown of the top songs of the year. So I decided to do a top 10 list related to posts on this...more
A Divorce Lawyer’s Holiday Engagement “Wish List”- Next week will mark this writer’s 42 year of admission to the Pennsylvania Bar. For forty of those years, I practiced domestic relations law. In olden times (circa...more
I have blogged many times about the fact that there is no formula for alimony, and moreover, whenever a trial court imposes a formula, it is always reversed by the Appellate Division. In 2020, I blogged on the last reported...more
Stock options granted to a party during a marriage are considered marital assets subject to property division upon divorce, even if the options vest after the parties are divorced. However, whether stock options that are...more