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Enforcement of a Divorce Order
| 02-Dec-2014Categories: Alimony, Family LawIf there is a court order, or even settlement agreement which is incorporated into an order, you are bound to follow it. Unfortunately, there are times when a party does...
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An Update to Palimony Law and Maeker v. Ross
| 10-Oct-2014Categories: Alimony, Family LawAs discussed previously, palimony is an action brought by an unmarried individual for life-time support promised by their ex-partner after their relationship has terminated. On January 18, 2010, the law...
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NJ Alimony Reform Bill Signed Into Law by Gov Christie
| 11-Sep-2014Categories: Alimony, Family LawThe amendment to the alimony statute, N.J.S.A. 34-23, takes effect immediately. A few key changes are:
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Michael Strahan Ends Engagement Over Prenup
| 05-Aug-2014Categories: Alimony, Divorce, Equitable Distribution, Family Law, Marital AssetsFormer New York Giant and Hall of Famer Michael Strahan has called off his engagement because his fiancé would not sign a prenup. Strahan's second divorce wound up costing him...
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The Effects of Cohabitation on Alimony
| 01-Aug-2014Categories: Alimony, Family LawAlimony can be terminated or modified if the supported spouse takes up permanent residence, or "cohabitates," with an unrelated person akin to a marriage. If the cohabitant supports or subsidizes...
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Palimony
| 27-Jun-2014Categories: Alimony, Divorce, Family LawPalimony is an action brought by an unmarried individual for support from their ex-partner after their relationship has terminated. Historically, New Jersey Courts permitted palimony where a person was promised...
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Imputation of Income
| 09-Dec-2013Categories: Alimony, Child Support, Family LawWhen determining an obligation for child support and alimony, the court must determine what each party's income is. Sometimes a person is unemployed or only working part-time. The court will...
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Life Insurance and Child Support
| 09-Oct-2013Categories: Alimony, Child Support, Family LawIn a case with minor children, the court will require both parties to secure a life insurance policies naming the children as the beneficiaries and the other spouse the trustee...
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