Blog Category: Family Law
Marital Contretemps or Domestic Violence?
Mar 4, 2026 | Written by: | Share
Marital contretemps can be defined as or referred to as minor arguments, bickering, or disagreements between couples that do not rise to the level of domestic violence. It often describes routine...
New and Important Changes to the Custody Statute in New Jersey
Feb 11, 2026 | Written by: | Share
On January 20, 2026, the NJ legislature passed a new bill that amends the custody statute in the State of New Jersey. The resulting changes have the potential for very significant implications. ...
Cryptocurrency & Divorce
Jan 14, 2026 | Written by: | Share
There is currently a lag in the law pertaining to cryptocurrencies, particularly with regard to divorce. Many families, and particularly millennials, often hold various forms of cryptocurrency, and...
Three Recent Updates in Family Law
Dec 8, 2025 | Written by: | Share
Each day our attorneys receive a list of daily decisions, notifying us of decisions made from the Trial Court to the Supreme Court of New Jersey. Being up to date with new case law is critically...
Let's Talk Turkey: Thanksgiving FAQ About Divorce
Nov 12, 2025 | Written by: | Share
Although we have previously written several articles about divorce/family law that included frequently asked questions, those FAQs seem to be quite popular. As such, and in an effort to give thanks...
What Happens if a Spouse Dies After a Complaint for Divorce is Filed?
Oct 3, 2025 | Written by: | Share
On January 8, 2024, New Jersey enacted a new law that resolves the conflict between equitable distribution and estate statutes (P.L. 2023, c. 238 (Bill A2351). The law allows the Family...
Alimony, Marital Lifestyle, and the Calculation of Support in a Divorce
Sep 11, 2025 | Written by: | Share
It is not unusual that in an acrimonious divorce litigation case, one spouse may be “forced” to live differently than he or she claims to have lived during the marriage. This is often why there...
Frequently Asked Questions About Child Support in New Jersey
Aug 13, 2025 | Written by: | Share
Perhaps not surprisingly, the most frequently asked questions (FAQs) posted in search engines relating to divorce law are about child support. Following are the top five most asked questions along...
Five Reasons to Have a Prenuptial Agreement When You Get Married
Jul 30, 2025 | Written by: | Share
There are a lot of common misconceptions about prenuptial agreements. A prenuptial agreement is an agreement that a couple enters into before their marriage. Most people know that it can address...
If I Suspect My (Former) Spouse is Cohabiting, Can I Conduct My Own Surveillance?
Jul 9, 2025 | Written by: | Share
Divorce clients sometimes ask if they can conduct their own surveillance to determine if a spouse or former spouse is cohabiting, or if that could be viewed as harassment or domestic violence.