Passaic County Domestic Violence Attorneys Contest Alimony Petition From An Abusive Spouse

January 28, 2019

The Prevention of Domestic Violence Act (“Act”) was passed with the well-meaning intention of protecting and helping to make whole again victims of domestic violence. This act specifically states that victims of domestic violence are entitled to financial support from their abusers. However, most people would be shocked to find out that an individual who obtains a final restraining order against their spouse can be ordered to pay alimony to support his/her abuser. The truth is that the Act is […]

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Losing a Job and Modifying Alimony Passaic County NJ

December 18, 2018

Alimony is an important component of many divorce agreements in New Jersey, and is designed at the time of the divorce to help both parties maintain the lifestyle they were accustomed to during the course of their marriage. However, when certain important circumstances change in the lives of either party involved in the alimony agreement, that agreement may be modified to reflect those changes. One such changed circumstance is that of the supporting party losing his or her job. After […]

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Tax Reform, Divorce, and Alimony in 2019
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Tax Reform, Divorce, and Alimony in 2019

July 23, 2018

In 2019, drastic changes to the way alimony payments are taxed are coming as a result of the release of the “Tax Cuts and Jobs Act“.  These changes will have dramatic effects on divorces in Passaic County, Paterson, Wane, Woodland Park and the entire state of New Jersey. It is critical to note that these changes will only affect alimony agreements signed after December 31st, 2018. This means existing alimony agreements and taxation will remain the same. These are significant […]

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Determining Alimony in Your New Jersey Divorce
Posted in: Alimony Divorce

Determining Alimony in Your New Jersey Divorce

July 15, 2018

During your New Jersey divorce, you, your spouse, and your respective attorneys have many opportunities to reach a settlement. The State structures the divorce process to encourage negotiation and requires mediation at specific stages, including the Early Settlement Panel and Economic Mediation. Among the most challenging issues in many divorces, and one of the significant matters to resolve as your attorneys work toward a settlement is alimony, also known as “spousal support.” Perhaps this is because alimony represents more than […]

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Contempt of Court in New Jersey Family Law Cases

June 20, 2018

“Contempt of court” is the kind of legal term which is both well known, but not well understood. However, being found in contempt is a common occurrence when former spouses or co-parents refuse to adhere to their family law agreements such as divorce settlement agreements, child custody agreements, child support agreements, alimony agreements, and more. On the flip side, being accused of contempt of court can lead to serious ramifications without the proper legal representation. Today, our family law agreement attorneys will define contempt of court, […]

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