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Alimony in New Jersey, 101

Alimony is monetary support of one spouse by another in the wake of a divorce. It is decided upon by the New Jersey Court and their decision is guided by New Jersey’s alimony laws.

In 2014, New Jersey’s new alimony law passed. This new statute is very different from the old law. Under the new statute, New Jersey permits four types of alimony: open duration alimony, limited duration alimony, rehabilitative alimony, reimbursement alimony or a combination. In order to determine alimony, the Court considers the following:

02 May

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Tips for a Successful Relationship with your Family Law Attorney

Posted by Natalie Thompson, Esq.

in Family Law

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Choosing the right family law attorney is one of the most important decisions you will ever make – whether you need an attorney for a divorce, child custody issues, domestic violence or adoption. These are all critical times in your in life, and it is vital to have an attorney who will fight for your rights, is experienced and knowledgeable with the applicable law and the court system, and just as important: with whom you can develop a strong rapport.

Here are few tips to finding the right family law attorney for you and having a fruitful relationship with him or her once you have chosen.

21 April

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Child Custody in New Jersey: The Basics

Posted by Natalie Thompson, Esq.

in Blog, Family Law

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Bringing children into a divorce adds to the complexity and emotional toll already imposed on the separating couple. However, once you know the facts and see your options it won’t look nearly as daunting.

There are many types of custody arrangements created by parents and recognized by New Jersey Courts. While there is lots of room for variation in specific cases, the basic premise is simple. Custody is a two-tiered concept.

14 April

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NJ Divorce Advice: Additional Causes of Action to Consider

Posted by Natalie Thompson, Esq.

in Family Law

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When Divorce isn’t Enough: Additional Causes of Action to Consider

Just like anything in life, divorce is not an independent event. It affects other areas of the couple’s lives, and other areas of their lives affect the divorce. Sometimes there are additional causes of action (which are grounds that entitle someone to sue or seek legal action against another) that should be considered when going through a divorce.

21 March

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Dividing Assets: New Jersey’s Property Distribution after a Divorce

Posted by Natalie Thompson, Esq.

in Family Law

A divorce separates not only people and lives, but physical assets as well. New Jersey distributes assets fairly by taking into account many, many factors about the previous marriage or civil union, such as what the assets are worth, where they came from, who contributed to them, and much more, as revealed below.

18 March

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Annulment as an Alternative to Divorce in New Jersey

Posted by Natalie Thompson, Esq.

in Family Law

When ending a marriage, divorce is not the only option in New Jersey. An alternative, called annulment, is available. Annulment is not the same as divorce in terms of terminating a marriage; instead, it voids a marriage from the beginning as though it never existed.

19 February

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Reasons to Seek a Divorce in New Jersey, Part 2: Fault Divorce

Posted by Natalie Thompson, Esq.

in Family Law

We all know that you can’t get a divorce for no provable reason. We talked about what a no-fault divorce is in this post, but do you know what actions can give someone a reason to file for a fault divorce in New Jersey?

11 February

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Reasons to Seek a Divorce in New Jersey, Part 1: No Fault Divorce

Posted by Natalie Thompson, Esq.

in Family Law

When navigating a divorce in New Jersey, do yourself a favor and learn what your rights are according to the law. Understanding what New Jersey law says about divorce will bring peace of mind and confidence! Let’s start by understanding a no fault divorce.

Every divorce in New Jersey is begun by filing a Complaint for Divorce in the Superior Court of New Jersey, Chancery Division, Family Part. It must be filed on either no fault or fault grounds. This post covers the basics of a no fault divorce.

31 January

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What Does New Jersey Law Say About Child Custody?

Posted by Natalie Thompson, Esq.

in Family Law

Many factors are taken into account when the New Jersey Court awards custody of a child or children due to a divorce. While the final decision is made by the Court, the child’s wishes, the parent’s behavior, and their past are all things that are considered.

30 December

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New Jersey’s Dispute Resolution Options, Part 2: Divorce Arbitration

Posted by Natalie Thompson, Esq.

in Family Law

Opinions and, yes, even decisions made by impartial outside parties are critical when you’re facing a divorce in New Jersey. This is where New Jersey’s Dispute Resolution option of divorce arbitration comes in. Divorce arbitration is the voluntary process where the parties agree to submit one or more disputed issues to a neutral third party for a final and binding decision. Typically, both parties are represented in the arbitration by separate counsel.

Alimony in New Jersey, 101

Tips for a Successful Relationship with your Family Law Attorney

Here are few tips to finding the right family law attorney for you and having a fruitful relationship with him or her once you have chosen.

Child Custody in New Jersey: The Basics

NJ Divorce Advice: Additional Causes of Action to Consider

When Divorce isn’t Enough: Additional Causes of Action to Consider

Dividing Assets: New Jersey’s Property Distribution after a Divorce

Annulment as an Alternative to Divorce in New Jersey

Reasons to Seek a Divorce in New Jersey, Part 2: Fault Divorce

Reasons to Seek a Divorce in New Jersey, Part 1: No Fault Divorce

What Does New Jersey Law Say About Child Custody?

New Jersey’s Dispute Resolution Options, Part 2: Divorce Arbitration

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