Category Archives: Durst Firm News

Listen to Divorce 101 brought to you by Sandy Durst & The Durst Firm

Posted on November 4, 2014 by Sandy Durst

Several months ago I began hosting a radio show called Divorce 101 on 920 AM, The Voice.  Divorce 101 is intended to offer general legal information on NJ divorce and family law topics. From time to time there are guests … Continue reading →

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Tips on how to control your legal fees during your divorce.

Posted on October 7, 2014 by Sandy Durst

    Controlling your Legal Fees   The divorce process may be the first time you have worked with an attorney on an hourly basis. It is our goal to provide you with the highest quality legal services in the … Continue reading →

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NJ Supreme Court preserves pre-2010 palimony claims

Posted on September 26, 2014 by Sandy Durst

On September 25, 2014 the New Jersey Supreme Court clarified the law on the issue of palimony in the state of New Jersey when they rendered their decision in the matter of Maeker v. Ross. While many practitioners will be familiar … Continue reading →

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Oral palimony agreements may still be valid & binding

Posted on September 25, 2014 by Sandy Durst

As yesterday’s post indicated, the NJ Supreme Court was scheduled to release its decision in the case of Maeker v. Ross today.  Just moments ago, the decision was released and it is a reasonable, logical and fair opinion.  While a … Continue reading →

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NJ Supreme Court to clarify the law on palimony

Posted on September 24, 2014 by Sandy Durst

Palimony – financial support when the parties are not married – is an available claim under NJ law.  However, the right was greatly restricted by an amendment to the statute of frauds which required a written document or agreement in … Continue reading →

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