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Continuing duty to exchange tax returns after NJ Divorce

In a recent unpublished opinion the Appellate Division required a litigant paying alimony to provide tax returns to his former spouse for so long as alimony arrearages existed.  After a history of failing to abide by agreements to pay alimony, … Continue reading

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Pro se litigant held to terms in a consent order

All too often people make the decision to represent themselves in divorce proceedings.  In doing so, the litigant runs the risks of entering into agreements or having decisions made without a full understanding of the law.  The case referenced below … Continue reading

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NJ Supreme Court gives both parents an equal voice in deciding last name of the child

In a recent NJ Supreme Court decision, the rights of the non-custodial parent were placed on equal footing with those of the parent of primary custody when it comes to establishing the surname of the child.  This is an important … Continue reading

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Actual income & potential income relevant to support analysis

In a recently decided case, the appellate court affirmed the long held principle that when it comes to analyzing a parties income for determining support obligations, the actual income must be considered as well as the earning potential or earning capacity … Continue reading

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Domestic Violence and the loss of firearms license

Domestic violence is a serious issue and the State of New Jersey takes the ongoing safety of the victim seriously. The presence of firearms in a volatile relationship only serve to increase the risk of serious harm or even death.  … Continue reading

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