Interfering with Employment may be an act of Domestic Violence An Ocean County trial court judge has recently ruled that interfering with someone’s employment could be considered an act of domestic violence pursuant to the statute. In C.G. v. E.G., a woman returned to work…
How can I be sure that the life insurance has not been changed? In the event that there is an alimony and/or child support obligation there should also be a requirement for life insurance to remain in place to secure the support obligation(s). There are…
The Case Information Statement Budget The Case Information Statement (hereinafter “CIS”) is a financial disclosure document that must be filed (and kept updated) as part of a divorce proceeding or as part of any court application seeking to address support-related issues. There is a uniform…
I am getting a divorce- what do we do with the marital home? For many couples the marital home is their most valuable asset. As a result, one of the most important decisions that needs to be made is what to do with the property…
A Checklist of Issues for Your Divorce Agreement Discussions As with many things in life, proper planning is key when thinking about divorce. This article is directed to those of you who have either started discussing divorce with your spouse or are thinking about having…
How much does it cost to get divorced? One of the most frequent questions posed to divorce attorneys is how much will it cost in legal fees to get divorced. The absolute reality is that there is no concrete answer to that question. The only…
What is the MESP? The Matrimonial Early Settlement Panel ("MESP") is a mandatory program run by the court for all divorce cases that are not settled by a particular date. The program was designed to avoid delays in the court system and to foster settlements.…
Divorce Myth #9* – I can remain on my spouse’s medical insurance after divorce It is not uncommon in marriages for one spouse to maintain the medical insurance for the entire family. Sometimes one spouse just has better and/or cheaper coverage. Sometimes one spouse is…
Divorce Myth #4* – We have to be separated for eighteen months before a divorce complaint can be filed The short answer is, no. It is true that, in the past, parties did need to be separated for an eighteen month consecutive period in order…
Divorce Myth #3* – If I File for Divorce My Spouse Needs to Move Out There is a belief that once a divorce complaint has been filed that there needs to be a physical separation requiring one party to move out from the martial residence.…
