New Jersey Legal Blog

New Jersey does not use a formula to calculate alimony. That single fact is responsible for more financial uncertainty in high-income divorces than any other feature of the state’s family law framework. When there is no formula, there is discretion — and when discretion governs, preparation, strategy, and the quality of your legal representation determine outcomes that can follow you

You do not know the passwords. You have never seen the tax returns. You know there is money — significant money — but you have no idea where it is, how it is structured, or what it is actually worth. Your spouse has managed every financial decision for the duration of the marriage, and now that you are considering divorce,

G.G.S. v. A.C.B., ___ N.J. Super. ___(App. Div. 2026) (approved for publication) On May 5, 2026, the New Jersey Appellate Division issued a significant precedential decision clarifying when a final restraining order must be granted under the New Jersey Prevention of Domestic Violence Act. In G.G.S. v. A.C.B., the court held that a single act of forcible sexual assault accompanied

May is the moment. School is winding down, flights are being booked, and summer camps are already filling up. For divorced, separated, and divorcing parents in New Jersey, May is also the month when summer parenting schedule disputes tend to surface — sometimes quietly — in the form of competing travel plans, and sometimes not quietly at all. Whether your

Divorce is a daunting process for anyone. When substantial wealth is involved, the legal, financial, and personal stakes rise sharply — and the margin for error narrows to nearly nothing. High net worth divorces in New Jersey demand a level of specialized legal expertise that standard family law practice does not provide. These cases involve far more than dividing a

Changing your name marks the beginning of a fresh chapter, yet the legal path to get there often feels like a maze. While many people assume this process is just for newlyweds or those going through a divorce, the reality is far more diverse. People choose new identities for personal safety, gender affirmation, or simply to reclaim a family heritage