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Introduction  In a recent Appellate Division decision, Voynick v. Voynick (A-1264-23), the Court addressed significant legal standards concerning the termination or modification of permanent alimony under  N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23(j)(3), based upon the retirement of the obligor/payor when the judgment or  order establishing the a […]

Introduction  In November 2024, the New Jersey Appellate Division addressed the legal standards and  considerations when determining custody, parenting time, and relocation of a child(ren) from New  Jersey to a different state in K.K v. L.K. (A-3046-23).  Following a five (5) day trial the court awarded the parties j […]

Cardali v Cardali -The New Jersey Supreme Court recently addressed initial standard of proof required to suspend or terminate alimony in cohabitation cases. One of the most difficult aspects of an application to the Court to terminate alimony based upon a former spouse’s cohabitation is presenting sufficient evidence to demonstrat […]

A prenuptial agreement is a legal document that couples contemplating marriage use to lay out financial and other obligations that must be performed in the event of divorce or the death of one of the partners. Prenuptial agreements are primarily intended to protect assets that are owned at the time of the marriage. Any property acquired […]

DWIs are relatively common here in New Jersey, however, there is still a surprising amount of misinformation that exists about them. Please continue reading and speak with our Hackensack criminal law attorneys to learn more about some of the most common DWI myths. 5 Common DWI Myths: Disproven Myth #1: Breathalyzer Tests Are Fool-Proof […]

For many divorced spouses, receiving regular alimony payments is a critical aspect of retaining their standard of living after a divorce is finalized. That said, if your ex recently filed for bankruptcy, there’s a chance they may now claim they are unable to continue making regular alimony payments. If you find yourself in this situ […]

We all work hard to earn our financial assets, but when a couple gets divorced, without a prenuptial or postnuptial agreement in place, there’s a significant chance that their marital assets will be distributed between them. If you’re looking to protect what’s yours, one of the best ways to do so is through a prenuptial […]

There are few things more important to a business owner than his or her business. For many, their business is more than just the way they make a living; it’s a source of pride, something they built from the ground up. If you’re a business owner and are about to get divorced, you’re most likely hoping to protect your busi […]

There is nothing more damaging to a marriage than infidelity. Unfortunately, many spouses make this decision, leading to the end of their marriages. That said, if your spouse cheated on you and you now want to get divorced, you’re probably looking to hold your spouse accountable for their actions, particularly in the courtroom setti […]

When a judge determines a child custody agreement, he or she will primarily consider the child’s best interests. Therefore, if a judge determines that one parent should have primary physical custody of a child, they will create a parenting time plan that reflects this. That said, if the custodial parent is looking to move out of sta […]