New Jersey Divorce and Family Law

Contempt of Court in New Jersey Divorce Cases

What is Contempt of Court? You've probably watched dramatic movie scenes where someone is hauled out of a courtroom and thrown in jail overnight for offending a judge in the middle of an intense trial. In reality, this type of “contempt of court” is relatively rare.

What Is a Divorce From Bed and Board?

If you are considering divorce but are having trouble deciding whether or not it is right for you, you may be interested in knowing what other options are available. In some states, couples can obtain a “legal separation” either prior to or instead of a divorce.

Understanding and Calculating Alimony in New Jersey

Adjusting to a new lifestyle after a divorce may be more difficult if you've been out of the workforce or underemployed during your marriage. It's important to understand the guidelines judges follow when deciding if alimony is appropriate in New Jersey.

Uncontested Divorce in New Jersey

If you and your spouse are on reasonably good terms and can negotiate in good faith, you might be able to get an uncontested divorce, which will likely save you time and money.

The Basics of Annulment in New Jersey

What is an annulment and why would someone want one? Like a divorce, an annulment is a court procedure that dissolves, or ends, a marriage. An annulment is different from a divorce in that an annulment treats the marriage like it never happened. Some people still think divorce carries a stigma, so they would rather have their marriage annulled than get a divorce.

Retirement and Support Obligations in New Jersey

As the population of the United States continues to age, the impact of retirement on matrimonial child support and alimony orders becomes greater.

Retirement and Alimony in New Jersey

If you have a marital settlement agreement requiring alimony payments in New Jersey, or if the court ordered alimony in your New Jersey divorce case, the court has the power to order changes to the payments under certain conditions.

Permanent Alimony in New Jersey

What is "alimony" under New Jersey law? Anytime a married couple divorces in New Jersey, the law allows the court to make an order that either grants or denies alimony.

Pendente Lite (Temporary) Alimony in New Jersey

If you’re going through a divorce in New Jersey, you probably have a few questions about alimony (also referred to as "spousal support" or "maintenance"). The financial details of maintaining monthly living expenses can be overwhelming when you're making your way through a divorce.

Paying College Costs After Divorce in New Jersey

Do Parents Have to Pay for College or trade-school After Divorce? Child support in New Jersey generally terminates when a child reaches "adulthood" unless otherwise agreed-to or court-ordered.

How Do I File for Divorce in New Jersey?

Filing for divorce on your own in New Jersey is certainly possible. But whether it’s a good idea—well, that might be a different story.