After the dust settles from a divorce, many parents face a new challenge: dealing with their former spouse in the capacity of a co-parent. While the emotional aspects of the divorce will fade over time, the practical realities of raising children with separated...
MEDIATION: THE PROS AND THE CONS
As attorneys and the public continue to become more and more familiar with the Alternative Dispute Resolution process of mediation, the many advantages it offers over traditional divorce, as well as some of the disadvantages, are becoming clearer and clearer. ...
CREDIT CARD DEBT AND DIVORCE
One of the most common concerns our Morris County divorce clients have, and rightly so, is how their credit card debts will be handled during the division of assetsprocess. And while marital debt is divided equitably during divorce just like any other complex...
LOOKING ON THE BRIGHT SIDE OF DIVORCE
Even though no one wants their marriage to end in divorce, the fact of the matter is that almost 50% of New Jersey marriages will end in divorce. And while many times a divorce can be stressful, time-consuming, expensive, or some combination of the three, other times...
TEMPORARY ALIMONY DURING DIVORCE
During many divorces, one of the key issues that will need to be decided is that of an alimony and spousal support agreement. Alimony is designed to help spouse's who have traditionally been financially dependent on the other spouse to maintain a lifestyle similar to...
NJ SUPREME COURT CHANGES CHILD RELOCATION LAW
On August 6th, 2017 the New Jersey Supreme Court ruled on the base of Bisbing v Bisbing, resulting in a dramatic change to how and when parents can relocate with their children out-of-state after a divorce. This ruling has overturned 20 years or prior case law, and...
2018 EDITION BEST LAWYERS IN AMERICA
We are pleased to announce that three of our attorneys have been selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America© 2018 William M. Laufer,an Equity Partner at Laufer, Dalena, Cadicina, Jensen, & Boyd, with a focus on Matrimonial Law. For...
REDUCING ALIMONY AFTER LOSS OF EMPLOYMENT
Contrary to popular belief, alimony payments are not set in stone, and may be modified based on a variety of factors. New Jersey state law allows for alimony modifications any time circumstances have changed significantly and permanently, with one of these...
CHILD CUSTODY AND DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
Morris County and New Jersey child custody courts take domestic violence very seriously, especially when it comes to child custody and visitation agreements and modifications. As a family court's duty is always to first protect a child's best interests and needs, they...
MODIFYING ALIMONY BASED ON COHABITATION
In many Morris County divorces, alimony is a key component of the divorce settlement agreement. Alimony is determined by a number of different factors, including the duration of the marriage, the lifestyle the couple enjoyed during the marriage, and both spouse's...