It is sometimes said that ignorance is bliss. On occasion, it can be easier to stick our heads in the sand and ignore our surroundings rather than to acknowledge and face the inevitable. In the context of ignoring notices from the Court, this is not the best legal strategy. In the recent unpublished Appellate Division…
The length of a marriage, for purposes of alimony and equitable distribution, is often measured by utilizing the date of marriage and the date a Complaint for Divorce is filed. In some cases, parties choose to enter into a cut-off agreement rather than file a Complaint for Divorce. That will also serve as an end…
In order to protect a victim’s safety in the face of domestic violence, it is sometimes necessary to obtain a Temporary Restraining Order. After a Temporary Restraining Order is issued, the Court is to schedule a trial to determine if a Final Restraining Order should be entered in accordance with Silver v. Silver, 387 N.J.…
The term “stalking” carries a connotation of someone following us down the street, peeking out from the bushes, and peering in our windows. However, in today’s world of technology, a person doesn’t need to be present to be a stalker. In the recent decision, E.D.B. v. D.S., the Appellate Division affirmed the trial court’s determination…
New Jersey’s rule governing venue in family court matters, R. 5:7-1, has, until recently been a much overlooked, pro forma, check of the proverbial box when filing a client’s Complaint for Divorce. The overwhelming majority of the time, venue never arises as a “issue” in a matrimonial proceeding, as the Complaint for Divorce is filed…
As attorneys that handle DCPP cases, by the time we get asked this question, often the door has already been opened both literally and legally. This is because when DCPP investigates, most parents comply because they do not know their rights, they think they have nothing to hide, they are worried that DCPP will take…
Everyone wants to know the answer to the million dollar question: can I retire before the age of 67 years old and still get my alimony and / or child support terminated? Of course you can retire any age you would like, but the courts in New Jersey do not allow you to retire in…
An issue that arises for some couples is the ability to carry a pregnancy to term through the traditional methods. The New Jersey Legislature has made surrogacy significantly easier and addresses a key issue that has been outstanding since the Baby M case in 1988. On May 31, 2018, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy signed…
After a twenty-two-year marriage, Ellen and James decided to divorce. When the parties married, James had recently graduated from college and immediately went to work in his family’s wholesale florist business, Union County Florist Supplies, Inc. (hereinafter referred to as “Florist”), wherein he eventually acquired a 47 ½ interest in the firm and becoming an…
Recently, several videos surfaced of Khloe Kardashian’s boyfriend, Cleveland Cavaliers player Tristan Thompson, allegedly cozying up to other women. In one, he is seen kissing and bringing an Instagram model to his hotel room while away for a weekend in New York for a game. In another video, Thompson was seen allegedly kissing a different…