One question that is commonly asked about when it comes to getting divorced is whether they will be allowed to collect alimony, also known as spousal support. It is important to first and foremost be aware that not all situations of divorce really warrant a spousal support award. In order to determine whether an alimony award…
It seems there is always talk about New Jersey’s sports betting laws, and this week, Governor Chris Christie is talking about them again. The battle has been ongoing for a while, but in January, the Supreme Court delayed making a decision about sports betting because they wanted input from the Trump administration first. Though President Trump…
Divorce can be a complicated matter, mostly because it requires you to handle so many different factors before it can be completed and finalized. In addition, there is the other issue of all of the emotions involved in getting a divorce that can complicate an already complex matter. A large portion of the divorce is…
In recent months, guns rights advocates made an advance in practicing their Second Amendment rights in New Jersey. The state’s attorney general has agreed to allow civilian residents to own stun guns, which are also commonly referred to as tasers. This change not only impacts civilians but also the rules regarding the use of stun…
For two weeks, starting May, 22, 2017, New Jersey will roll out their annual “Click it or Ticket” campaign, the states proactive approach to an ongoing problem with drivers who are not wearing their seatbelts. Thousands of drivers along all thoroughfares will be targeted for seatbelt violations. According to the Division of Highway Traffic Safety,…
With Memorial Day just around the corner, New Jersey residents across the state will head down the shore to celebrate. Many people take summer holidays such as Memorial Day and Fourth of July as an opportunity to watch fireworks displays, and some even put on shows of their own. However, the laws surrounding the use…
When a couple makes the decision to get a divorce, there are a wide array of factors that must be taken into consideration in order for each spouse to go their separate ways. Some couples are able to quickly and easily make these decisions and the divorce can be finalized within a number of weeks….
When your spouse serves you divorce papers, you are known as the defendant in the divorce. As the defendant, you have 35 days to answer the complaint for divorce. It is important that you follow these deadlines in order to get the divorce process started and have the process move as quickly as possible. However,…
Not an Oxymoron: Collaborative Divorce is an intelligent and dignified alternative to the traditional divorce process, gaining ground in New Jersey, and now available in Sussex County. There is a better option to traditional litigation. Collaborative Divorce is a cost-effective, confidential and emotionally healthier alternative to litigation. In Collaborative Divorce, children are the priority and…
One commonly asked question that a lot of people have when they are going through a divorce is whether they will be granted spousal support payments, or alimony. There are four different types of alimony in New Jersey, which were recently altered with the change in spousal support laws. Prior to the change in alimony laws,…
