OCEAN AND MONMOUTH COUNTY FAMILY LAW BLOG

Power of Attorney Cannot be used in a Divorce

By Bronzino Law Firm LLC | 16-Jul-2014

Categories: Divorce, Family Law

Ocean County Matrimonial Judge Lawrence R. Jones ruled that a person may not respond to a divorce complaint by way of a Power of Attorney (POA). In the case of...

Changing Your Name After a Divorce

By Bronzino Law Firm LLC | 14-Jul-2014

Categories: Divorce, Family Law

It is common that when a person gets divorced they to want to resume their maiden last name. The process is rather simple if you incorporate the name change into...

An Employer Cannot Discriminate Against Divorcing Person

By Bronzino Law Firm LLC | 10-Jul-2014

Categories: Divorce, Family Law

There is some good news in New Jersey for those in the workplace that are going through a divorce. The Appellate Division recently held that a person going through divorce...

Personal Injury Awards and Equitable Distribution

By Bronzino Law Firm LLC | 09-Jul-2014

Categories: Divorce, Equitable Distribution, Family Law, Personal Injury

I have written before that certain assets are subject to equitable distribution in a divorce and some are not. In the case of a personal injury settlement or award, it...

Annulments

By Bronzino Law Firm LLC | 07-Jul-2014

Categories: Divorce, Family Law

Annulments are an interesting topic. While a divorce ends a marriage, an annulment makes it so a marriage never existed. Therefore, with annulments, there generally is no equitable distribution or...

Divorce and Social Security Benefits

By Bronzino Law Firm LLC | 30-Jun-2014

Categories: Equitable Distribution, Family Law, Marital Assets

If you get divorced, you still can receive your former spouse's social security benefits. However, the following conditions apply

Palimony

By Bronzino Law Firm LLC | 27-Jun-2014

Categories: Alimony, Divorce, Family Law

Palimony 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...

Should I Get a Divorce?

By Bronzino Law Firm LLC | 25-Jun-2014

Categories: Divorce, Family Law

I cannot be the one who decides that for you. The decision is extremely personal and will not only affect you and your spouse, but your children as well.

Can I be Removed from the Marital Home While the Divorce is Pending?

By Bronzino Law Firm LLC | 23-Jun-2014

Categories: Divorce, Domestic Violence, Family Law

More and more people are living together while they go through a divorce. This is because courts are hesitant to remove a person from the marital home if they are...

Equitable Distribution and Premarital Property

By Bronzino Law Firm LLC | 19-Jun-2014

Categories: Divorce, Equitable Distribution, Family Law, Marital Assets

New Jersey is an equitable distribution state, meaning that property acquired during the marriage is subject to distribution, or division, upon a divorce in a fair manner. There are exceptions...

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