Author Archives: Sandy Durst

About Sandy Durst

Sandy Durst, Esq., is the founding partner of The Durst Firm where he heads the Family Law Department. Individuals facing a divorce benefit from the combination of legal skill, common sense and compassion that Sandy brings to each and every matter. Each case is given the personalized attention it deserves.

Understanding the New Jersey Child Support Guidelines

Posted on April 30, 2025 by Sandy Durst

In New Jersey, child support is determined using the Income Shares Model, which aims to ensure that children receive the same proportion of parental income they would have if their parents lived together. The guidelines are detailed in Appendix IX-A … Continue reading →

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Dividing retirement assets in a divorce

Posted on April 23, 2025 by Sandy Durst

Dividing Retirement Assets in Divorce: Key Legal Insights When couples divorce, dividing retirement assets is often one of the most significant and complicated parts of the property settlement. For family law practitioners, understanding the legal framework and potential pitfalls is … Continue reading →

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Divorce and college

Posted on April 16, 2025 by Sandy Durst

If you are divorced and the have children, it is possible that issues of the costs of college and who will pay those costs will arise. Being aware of this potential responsibility and prepared for its occurrence will make the … Continue reading →

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Life with a Restraining Order

Posted on April 9, 2025 by Sandy Durst

If you have a restraining order entered against you, whether it be a Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) or a Final Restraining Order (FRO) it goes without saying that life gets complicated. Routine events and occasions call for diligent planning so … Continue reading →

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Weather impacts Court openings

Posted on February 5, 2025 by Sandy Durst

NJ Courts: Mercer County Courthouse and facilities will be closed Thurs., Feb. 6.  Court events and operations will proceed remotely. More info: njcourts.gov As the weather progresses this evening it is possible more NJ courts will have delayed openings or switch to virtual … Continue reading →

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