Savings and Alimony

February 26, 2019

In the recent case of Lombardi-v-Lombardi, the New Jersey Appellate Division addressed the issue of calculating alimony when there is a historical precedent of both parties regularly saving money.  The divorcing couple’s annual income was approximately one million dollars.  During the divorce litigation, it was evidenced that their monthly spending was approximately $17,000, and additionally, the couple saved about $60,000 per month.  After a drawn trial, the divorce court awarded the wife a spousal support settlement in line with the […]

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Prenuptial Agreements: Planning Your Marriage

February 20, 2019

Planning a wedding can be a complicated process. Many decisions need to be made, ranging from minor decisions such as which cake to eat, to major decisions such as whether or not you should enter into a prenuptial agreement with your future spouse. While at the time of marrying, you probably can’t conceive ever divorcing your spouse, establishing a prenuptial agreement is often a prudent and wise measure to take. Several important questions need to be answered before entering into […]

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What to Do if Your Spouse Doesn’t Want a Divorce

February 14, 2019

Many clients are unsure of their legal rights in New Jersey when they wish to divorce, but their spouse does not. The good news is that New Jersey is considered a “no-fault” divorce state. This means that either party in a marriage may file for divorce, even if they have no specific grievances or proof of wrong-doing. The only thing you need to prove in order to get a divorce is that you have an “irreconcilable difference” with your spouse, […]

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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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Should I File a Joint Tax Return or Not During a Passaic County Divorce?
Posted in: Divorce Family Law

Should I File a Joint Tax Return or Not During a Passaic County Divorce?

January 21, 2019

Woodland Park Divorce and Family Law Attorneys Provide Client Focused Counsel Across all of Northern New Jersey. divorce, an estranged spouse may be very hesitant to file a joint tax return.  When the other spouse is insistent about filing jointly, an issue arises about whether there is a legal obligation to file joint taxes during a separation. The specific factual background of the case would dictate the response to this inquiry.  However, significant factors to consider when deciding whether to […]

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