Morristown Family Law Firm Blog
What to Do When You Are Unhappy with a Judge’s Decision
As attorneys, and especially as attorneys focusing solely on family related issues, it is not uncommon for us to come across a case with no “clear winner.” Orders and Judgments
Appellate Division Reaffirms that Timing is Everything When it Comes to Relocation
In a new, published case, the Appellate Division reversed a Trial Court decision permitting a custodial parent to relocate from New Jersey to Utah with the parties’ minor children; the
Retirement and Terminating Alimony: How the Amended Alimony Statute Affects You
In September 2014, Governor Christie signed into law sweeping changes affecting New Jersey’s alimony statute. While plenty of press and attention was paid to the adoption of “open durational alimony,”
Another Victory for Same-Sex Parents: Out-of-State Adoption Judgments Must be Honored
A custody battle that reached the highest court in our country has come to an end, and the parental rights of an adoptive parent have been restored after the Supreme
Parenting Trends: Residences
“Get out of my house!” is a phrase frequently uttered by aggrieved characters of the small and silver screens on the brink of a divorce or separation. This decree is
How Do Divorce House Buyouts Work in New Jersey?
If you’ve ever bought a home before, you know it can be a stressful process. Offers, counteroffers, contingencies, appraisal, more counteroffers—it’s a lot of work. And that’s when you’re working
Emancipation and child support obligation changes in New Jersey
There will be some big changes to how children are emancipated and child support obligations are terminated in New Jersey next year. As a result of a law (P.L. 2015,
Spousal support: It’s not just for women
Too many people make the mistake of thinking they are or are not going to be eligible for certain types of financial support in the wake of a separation or
Quickie Divorce: Fact or Fiction?
We’ve grown used to getting things quickly. With same-day deliveries and binge-worthy series available at the tap of a screen, our expectations for speed have shifted, sometimes in ways that
