If you’ve been ordered to pay alimony, the law creates a series of hurdles you must clear before a court can modify your alimony payments to a lower amount. One recent case highlights just how difficult it sometimes can be to meet these requirements and obtain relief. In the case…
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NEW JERSEY HOMEOWNERS THAT SOLD THEIR HOUSE AT A SHORT SALE IN 2014 WON’T SUFFER TAX PENALTY
December 18, 2014 by Goldstein Law Group Share Tweet this Post Share on Facebook Share on LinkedIn Share on Google+ Although many government statistics point towards economic recovery, the New Jersey residential real estate market has been slow to recover. Granted, there has certainly been some gradual increases seen in…
New Jersey Verdict Protects Whistleblowers in Suspected Abuse Cases
A three-judge panel recently held that certain whistleblowers are eligible for protection under New Jersey law. This ruling affects the rights of people who report the suspected abuse of vulnerable family members. If you believe a family member is being mistreated, talk to an experienced New Jersey family law attorney.…
New Jersey Appellate Court Rules That Sometimes Putative Fathers May Lose Their Right to a DNA Test
In a recent New Jersey family law case, a divorced man tried to compel a paternity test to determine whether or not he was the father of his ex-wife’s children. Although he once had an opportunity to file a motion to verify the children’s parentage in the past, he waived…
New Jersey Appeals Court Recognizes That Some Divorce Agreements Are Not Readily Open to Modification
An “ANTI-LEPIS” clause in a parties divorce settlement agreement was recently held to be valid and enforceable. In a recent New Jersey appellate court decision, a special type of clause that severely limits a person’s ability to later modify certain divorce agreements was, under the specific facts and circumstances in that…
New Jersey Appellate Court Clarifies Evidentiary Standards for Obtaining a Restraining Order
A recent ruling by the New Jersey Court of Appeals clarifies the standard of proof required in obtaining a Final Restraining Order (a/k/a an “F.R.O.”). This ruling affirms a court’s authority to use discretion to weigh evidence in restraining order proceedings. If you are being harassed by a spouse, significant…
Decline in Business’s Revenue May Trigger Reduction in Alimony with the Right Evidence and Court Forms
Obtaining a reduction in your alimony obligation can be difficult. The law requires clear proof that you’ve suffered a sizable enough non-temporary reduction in your income to warrant the reduction or elimination of alimony. The courts refer to this as a “substantial change in circumstance.” New Jersey court rules also…
When Your Child Custody Arrangements Change, Child Support Obligations May Change As Well
Changes in child custody orders can affect a parent’s financial obligations in a number of ways. In the recent New Jersey appellate case of Cowie v. Cowie, which was filed by our firm, a mother had already obtained sole custody of her children, and she made a motion to have the…
Judges Have The Authority To Intervene In New Jersey Child Support Agreements
Child support negotiation involves a number of issues that can complicate the process. For example, some divorced parents want to waive or reduce a child support agreement as part of a larger divorce settlement deal negotiated between the parents. New Jersey judges can intervene by altering the child support amount…
Court Fashions New Guidelines For Deciding Disputes Over A Child’s Preschool Choices in New Jersey
A recently published case establishes new rules for resolving preschool disputes between divorced parents. The court recognized that this particular issue had never been addressed before. An ordinary dispute between divorced parents can sometimes land you in an unexplored area of New Jersey law. It is important to hire a…