Divorce from Bed and Board

11 years ago

New Jersey has a type of separate maintenance cause of action that is commonly referred to as a "divorce from…

Michael Strahan Ends Engagement Over Prenup

11 years ago

Former New York Giant and Hall of Famer Michael Strahan has called off his engagement because his fiancé would not…

The Effects of Cohabitation on Alimony

11 years ago

Alimony can be terminated or modified if the supported spouse takes up permanent residence, or "cohabitates," with an unrelated person…

Changing Your Name After a Divorce

11 years ago

It is common that when a person gets divorced they to want to resume their maiden last name. The process…

An Employer Cannot Discriminate Against Divorcing Person

11 years ago

There is some good news in New Jersey for those in the workplace that are going through a divorce. The…

Annulments

11 years ago

Annulments are an interesting topic. While a divorce ends a marriage, an annulment makes it so a marriage never existed.…

Divorce and Social Security Benefits

11 years ago

If you get divorced, you still can receive your former spouse's social security benefits. However, the following conditions apply

Palimony

11 years ago

Palimony is an action brought by an unmarried individual for support from their ex-partner after their relationship has terminated. Historically,…

Can I be Removed from the Marital Home While the Divorce is Pending?

11 years ago

More and more people are living together while they go through a divorce. This is because courts are hesitant to…

Equitable Distribution and Premarital Property

11 years ago

New Jersey is an equitable distribution state, meaning that property acquired during the marriage is subject to distribution, or division,…