By Colleen Murphy | January 22, 2024
"Other legislators and governors may take notice and say, 'Well, maybe we can do something like this in our own jurisdiction in order to further assist and provide protection for survivors of domestic violence who are pregnant," said retired Superior Court Judge Lawrence R. Jones.
4 minute read
By New Jersey Law Journal | January 22, 2024
This year's family law special section covers the antiquated legal difficulties that same-sex couples face when they try to adopt; offers advice about dividing child custody time in ways that are best for the child; explains the many nuances of dividing business and retirement assets in divorce; and much more.
3 minute read
By Lisa S. Presser and Brian M. Balduzzi | January 22, 2024
With many couples choosing to wed for the first time later in life, and other couples choosing to re-marry in their golden years, changes in marital status can impact a family's estate planning in important ways. Both family law and estate planning attorneys should be aware of the substantive nuances each brings to the client relationship as well as ethical issues in this type of engagement.
9 minute read
By Tracy Julian and Matthew A. Smuro | January 22, 2024
Equitable distribution of assets is a multi-phase process that includes: (1) identifying each asset owned by either party; (2) valuing each asset; and (3) allocating ownership interests and distributing each asset pursuant to the factors set forth in N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23.1.
8 minute read
By Tanya N. Helfand | January 22, 2024
When negotiating equitable distribution in a divorce, both sides should consider the possible benefits and risks of the division of assets in equitable distribution. One option that can work in many cases is the immediate offset of a pension based on present value.
7 minute read
By David Carton and Lynne Strober | January 22, 2024
One of the roles of a family law attorney is to play defense with respect to dissipation of a marital estate during a divorce. There are two vehicles an attorney can use to achieve the goal of preventing the sale of real estate: (1) obtain an order prohibiting the sale of real property; or (2) file a notice of lis pendens.
7 minute read
By Rebecca E. Frino and Xena A. Balcazar | January 22, 2024
Has a client asked you to look under every rock to account for every dollar spent in their 20-plus year marriage? Has a party refused to provide responses to discovery to the point where litigation has ground to a halt and the case cannot proceed? Has a client demanded that you depose the other party's employer? If you are regularly involved in divorce litigation, the answer to these questions is likely a resounding "yes."
8 minute read
By Kristen E. Marinaccio | January 22, 2024
Even with the steps forward taken by this state to promote equality for same-sex couples with respect to marriage and adoption, it is evident there are still gaps in our statutory scheme that need reform to adequately reflect society's evolving attitude to promoting strong family structures for all couples seeking to start a family.
7 minute read
By Bari Weinberger | January 22, 2024
In 2024, helping our clients become unstuck in their custody issues requires looking beyond the standard model that "conflict=court" to find innovative solutions that sidestep court delays while still protecting children's best interests.
10 minute read
By Deborah E. Nelson | January 22, 2024
Deborah E. Nelson offers a case study to demonstrate the risks and rewards of spousal support buyout.
6 minute read
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