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NJ Supreme Court to clarify the law on palimony

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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The Durst Firm presents “Divorce 101” on 920 AM The Voice

In an ongoing effort to provide relevant and helpful divorce and family law information to as many people in NJ as possible, The Durst Firm now hosts a weekly radio show on 920 The Voice.  Divorce 101, hosted by Sandy … Continue reading

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Is the spousal privilege about to end?

It has been long established in NJ that private communications between spouses are protected and a spouse cannot be compelled to disclose the subject of the communications – even if the subject is illegal activity. A new bill before the … Continue reading

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Is it legal to record a conversation with my spouse?

The recent scandal involving the owner of the L.A. Clippers raises an important issue for individuals going through a divorce in NJ. As we all know, the firestorm erupted because a recording of a conversation was leaked to the media. … Continue reading

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Proposed Bill would automatically terminate child support in NJ at age 19

Coming on the heels of the well publicized Canning case in which a high school student sued her parents (who were still married and not divorce or divorcing) for financial support, a proposed bill in the NL legislature would end … Continue reading

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