Before you consider filing for divorce in New Jersey, it is extremely important to realize that according to the laws of New Jersey, you must meet certain residency requirements. Furthermore, the length of time you are required to live here before filing for divorce...
South Jersey Family Law Blog
Significant Changes in New Jersey Child Support Laws effective September 1, 2013
There are significant changes to the New Jersey child support laws with regard to calculating the amount of child support which will be effected on September 1, 2013. The New Jersey Supreme Court appointed a Family Practice Committee to review the previous guidelines...
Impact of VA Disability on Child Support and Alimony in New Jersey
In the recent New Jersey Appellate Division decision of Ortiz v. Ortiz, the Court ruled that qualification for VA disability may justify modification of child support and alimony obligations. In the matter Ortiz v. Ortiz, the party paying support achieved a 40 percent...
NJ Divorce Law: Alimony/Spousal Support Tax deductions
During a divorce, alimony, also referred to as spousal support, is the exchange of money between former spouses when, at the end of a fairly long marriage, there is a substantial difference in the parties' actual income or income earning ability. The federal tax code...
