Alimony

COUNSEL FEE AWARDS FOR CHILD-RELATED LITIGATION CAN BE QUALIFIED AS SUPPORT TO RESTRAIN THE OBLIGOR DISCHARGING THE OBLIGATION IN BANKRUPTCY - BISBING IIAppellate Division Defines the Elements a Movant Must Present in Order to Demonstrate a Prima Facie Case of CohabitationCan a Judge Add a Savings Component to Alimony and Apply it Retroactively to the Beginning of the Case? Does a Frugal Lifestyle Even Matter?

Child Support

Appellate Division Reverses Court Imposed Cap on College ContributionsTHIS IS WHAT HAPPENS WHEN YOU ARE SELF-EMPLOYED AND PLAY GAMES WITH YOUR INCOMECOUNSEL FEE AWARDS FOR CHILD-RELATED LITIGATION CAN BE QUALIFIED AS SUPPORT TO RESTRAIN THE OBLIGOR DISCHARGING THE OBLIGATION IN BANKRUPTCY - BISBING II

Civil Unions and Domestic Partnerships

I’m Not a Cat, But Can I Get Divorced Over Zoom Anyway?You Know Why You Should Settle Your Retirement Alimony Case - Now What?Should You Settle Your Retirement Alimony Case?

College

Appellate Division Reverses Court Imposed Cap on College ContributionsChild Support and Residing Away from Home at Boarding School: the Logical Extension of the College Support AnalysisAlienating Your Kids from Their Other Parent May Cost Your Kids Big When it Comes to Child Support and College.

Counsel Fee Awards

THIS IS WHAT HAPPENS WHEN YOU ARE SELF-EMPLOYED AND PLAY GAMES WITH YOUR INCOMECOUNSEL FEE AWARDS FOR CHILD-RELATED LITIGATION CAN BE QUALIFIED AS SUPPORT TO RESTRAIN THE OBLIGOR DISCHARGING THE OBLIGATION IN BANKRUPTCY - BISBING IIHow to Behave in the Courtroom

Domestic Violence

Remote Proceedings: Zooming Past Litigants’ Due Process Rights By: Arrianna T. DiamantisCan Judges Rely on Information that is Outside of the Record?I’m Not a Cat, But Can I Get Divorced Over Zoom Anyway?

Equitable Distribution

Appellate Division Overturns Order Denying Motion to Vacate 8 Year Old Divorce for FraudHow is Deferred Compensation that is Granted Pre-Complaint, but Vests Post-Complaint, Divided?I’m Not a Cat, But Can I Get Divorced Over Zoom Anyway?

Estate and Trust Issues

So, You Think You Don't Have to Share That Inheritance?Equitable Adoption and Intestacy: How Paternity Issues Can Complicate Your LegacyAll Apologies and the Distribution of a Famous Guitar

Grandparent Visitation

Parents Cannot Unilaterally Modify Consent Orders for Grandparent VisitationGrandparent Visitation Just Got Easier - Well, Not Really, But At Least There Will Now Be A Uniform ProcedureNew York Focus - Paternal Grandmother Unable to Seek Visitation Due to Lack of Standing

LBGTQ Issues

I’m Not a Cat, But Can I Get Divorced Over Zoom Anyway?New York Appellate Court Issues Remand of Trial Court Decision in Notable Same-Sex Custody MatterA Rainbow by Any Other Name-Legal Name Change Granted for Transgender Child

Modification

THIS IS WHAT HAPPENS WHEN YOU ARE SELF-EMPLOYED AND PLAY GAMES WITH YOUR INCOMEVaccination Disputes Between Parents With Joint Legal Custody Are Guided by the Best Interests of the ChildI’m Not a Cat, But Can I Get Divorced Over Zoom Anyway?

Palimony

To Represent, or Not Represent: That is the QuestionI’m Not a Cat, But Can I Get Divorced Over Zoom Anyway?New Reported Decision Confirms that Partition Remains an Equitable Remedy for Unmarried Cohabitants Without a Writing Despite 2010 Palimony Amendment

Paternity

I’m Not a Cat, But Can I Get Divorced Over Zoom Anyway?Adult Child Actions to Establish Paternity - Knowing Who You AreEquitable Adoption and Intestacy: How Paternity Issues Can Complicate Your Legacy

Practice Issues

Appellate Division Overturns Order Denying Motion to Vacate 8 Year Old Divorce for FraudAppellate Division Reverses Court Imposed Cap on College ContributionsCOURT DELAYS REUNIFICATION THERAPY DEFERRING TO THE WISHES OF A 12 YEAR OLD

Prenuptial Agreements

Is the Prenuptial Agreement Signed after the Wedding Really a Prenuptial Agreement?If the Enforceability of a Prenuptial Agreement is at Issue, Courts Shouldn't Wait to Deal With ItNew Reported Decision Confirms that Partition Remains an Equitable Remedy for Unmarried Cohabitants Without a Writing Despite 2010 Palimony Amendment

Privacy and Confidentiality

To Represent, or Not Represent: That is the QuestionHow to Behave in the CourtroomRead This Before You Press "Record"

Property Settlement Agreements

Vaccination Disputes Between Parents With Joint Legal Custody Are Guided by the Best Interests of the ChildMistakes Happen: How the Law Treats Mistakes in Marital Settlement AgreementsNew Case Inadvertently Serves as a Tip for Couples with Young Children Divorcing/Setting Child Support

Resources

To Represent, or Not Represent: That is the QuestionNew Jersey Appellate Division Examines the Meaning of "Dating Relationship" in Domestic Violence Cases.A Playlist for When You're Going Through a Divorce on Valentine's Day

Retirement

Equitable Remedies for Ex-Spouses Who Lost Their Share of a Military Pension Due to the Military Spouse's Receipt of Disability BenefitsOpposing an Application to Modify or Terminate Alimony Upon Retirement? Be Ready to Address Your Ability to Have Saved Adequately for Retirement.You Know Why You Should Settle Your Retirement Alimony Case - Now What?

Tax Issues

The New Year's Resolution DivorceWill 2018 Be the Year of the Divorce - Will The New Tax Laws Cause A Race to Get Divorced By 12/31/18?Divorce Lessons from Capt. Jack Sparrow

Visitation/Parenting Time

COURT DELAYS REUNIFICATION THERAPY DEFERRING TO THE WISHES OF A 12 YEAR OLDFor Custody Jurisdiction, The Facts, Not Agreements, Matter MoreAlienating Your Kids from Their Other Parent May Cost Your Kids Big When it Comes to Child Support and College.