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New Jersey Supreme Court Holds That Written Palimony Agreements No Longer Require Attorney Review to Be Enforceable but Leaves the Door Open on the Issue of “Equitable Remedies”

Family LawBy Vikki Ziegler, Esq.April 4, 2022

For the uninitiated, palimony is defined as a promise of so-called lifetime support (both during and after the relationship) by one person to another in a relationship in which there is no marriage or other legally recognized form of relationship such as a civil union or domestic partnership. It is generally reserved for situations in…

Special Delivery or Contempt of a Temporary Restraining Order – The Superior Court of New Jersey Weighs In

Family Law, Restraining OrderBy Vikki Ziegler, Esq.March 31, 2022

So imagine this timeline: You’re a little less than a month away from Valentine’s Day and you have been dating someone for a little while. In anticipation of that day and probably to save some money, you order flowers to be delivered to him or her well ahead of the Valentine’s Day rush. Then, the…

Getting Married and Have Cold Feet? Here Are 18 Questions to Ask

Family LawBy Vikki Ziegler, Esq.March 29, 2022

Getting married is a big decision. Even though you have may have been with your spouse-to-be for what seems like forever, enjoy many of the same pastimes, share a lot of commonalities, and love them to pieces, you may not feel ready or sure about your choice of a partner or the timing of it…

Divorcing Your Old Self: How to Attract Joy in Your Life After Divorce

Family LawBy Vikki Ziegler, Esq.March 22, 2022

If you feel as though you are in a downward spiral as a result of your divorce, you’re not alone. Whether you finalized your divorce last week or decades ago, it may be time to get another one. “Another divorce from who?” you’re probably wondering. Nora Ephron once said, “Marriages come and go, but divorce…

Can You Request a Different Judge in Family Court?

Family LawBy Vikki Ziegler, Esq.March 3, 2022

Can You Request a Different Judge? The short answer is “yes” if you are asking for the right reasons. Asking a judge to remove him or herself from a case is called a “recusal.” How to File a Motion for Recusal A motion for recusal must be filed with the judge you are seeking to…

Special Needs Children and Divorce/Custody Issues: One Size Does Not Fit All

Divorce, Family LawBy Vikki Ziegler, Esq.February 28, 2022

Studies show that divorce rates for families with special needs children are as high as 85-87%. As such, it is not uncommon for a family law practitioner to encounter a client with a special needs child seeking a divorce or involved in a custody dispute. Most common are matters involving an autistic child, but most…

It’s Never Too Early To Speak To A NJ Family Lawyer?

Family LawBy Vikki Ziegler, Esq.January 18, 2022

Clients often ask: “What are some of the mistakes people make when they have a family law issue?” Common issues, such as divorce, post-judgment enforcement, or prenuptial agreements can begin with surprising haste, and even before things begin at an official capacity, you might find that you’re already behind the ball. For that reason, we…

Appellate Division Determines Counsel Fee Award is not Dischargeable in Bankruptcy

Bankruptcy, Family LawBy Vikki Ziegler, Esq.August 12, 2021

An issue that often arises in family law practice is whether a party can avoid having to pay a counsel fee award to the other party by filing for bankruptcy and attempting to discharge the debt. In Bisbing v. Bisbing, III, a recently published (precedential) decision, however, the Appellate Division concluded attorney’s fees awarded in…

Lets Talk: What Does Quality Time Mean to You

Family LawBy Vikki Ziegler, Esq.April 27, 2021

As we begin to emerge from the worst of the pandemic and look to return to some normalcy, we as family law attorneys need to recognize how the resulting changes to child custody and parenting time issues impact on how we will represent the best interests of our clients and their children going forward. A…

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

Family LawBy Vikki Ziegler, Esq.April 20, 2021

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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