Domestic Violence Intertwinement of Protections Under the New Jersey Prevention of Domestic Violence Act and Divorce

Intertwinement of Protections Under the New Jersey Prevention of Domestic Violence Act and Divorce

In New Jersey, victims of domestic violence are afforded protections under the New Jersey Prevention of Domestic Violence Act (N.J.S.A. 2C:15-19; hereinafter, “PDVA”). Victims seeking protection under the PDVA must have a certain relationship with the alleged perpetrator of domestic violence, which certain relationships include without limitation spouses, household members (or former household members), co-parents…

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AlimonyDivorce Appellate Division Confirms That a Marital Savings Component Can Be Applied Retroactively When Addressing Support

Appellate Division Confirms That a Marital Savings Component Can Be Applied Retroactively When Addressing Support

A recently unpublished Appellate Division decision, A.J.V. v. M.M.V, touches upon the intricacies of alimony, both during the pre-judgment, litigation phase (also known as pendente lite support or interim support) and the final alimony award. Navigating alimony cases in New Jersey has always been a nuanced journey. Most clients commencing divorce proceedings are nearly always…

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Family Law The Appellate Division Provides Guidance As To Navigating Custody Disputes Through The “FD” (Non-Dissolution) Docket

The Appellate Division Provides Guidance As To Navigating Custody Disputes Through The “FD” (Non-Dissolution) Docket

The recently published Appellate Division decision of W.M. v. D.G., provided much needed guidance as to the manner in which non-dissolution custody matters between unmarried parents are to proceed in the trial court. The case presented issues several complex issues involving custody, psychological parentage, and the appointment of a law guardian for a minor child.…

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Family Law Say, Say, Say….What You Mean And Mean What You Say

Say, Say, Say….What You Mean And Mean What You Say

Oftentimes parties will agree to settlement terms that are memorialized in a written settlement agreement spanning ten, twenty, thirty pages or more depending on the complexity of the issues and marital estate involved.  While we do what we can as practitioners to avoid potential pitfalls, loopholes and ambiguities in the agreement language, occasions do arise…

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Covid-19Divorce Divorce Trends for 2021

Divorce Trends for 2021

Getting divorced is hard enough without any external factors. Add 10 months of a global pandemic, quarantining, home-schooling, and job changes, and it could be a true recipe for disaster. You can’t go blow off steam with your friends without considering a lot of logistics. You can’t run to the gym to clear your mind…

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