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Divorce and Taxes: What you need to know

Posted on February 16, 2013 by Sandy Durst

A divorce will surely impact your tax filing.  The following points are based on my 14 years of experience as a NJ divorce attorney.  You should consult with an accountant or qualified tax preparer to determine how to best prepare … Continue reading →

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NJ Alimony Reform: My 2 Cents.

Posted on February 8, 2013 by Sandy Durst

I am a NJ divorce lawyer. I work day in and day out to help individuals and there children through the divorce process.  I often get blamed for causing divorce.  The collective integrity of my colleagues is constantly under attack.  … Continue reading →

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Divorce Court is not a laundromat

Posted on January 24, 2013 by Sandy Durst

When a client first comes in for a consultation, a significnat amount of time is consumed by them telling me what an awful person their sooon to be former-spouse is. Early in my career i would try to quickly steer … Continue reading →

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Martital Fault can be a factor in alimony determinations

Posted on October 25, 2012 by Sandy Durst

In an effort to reduce much of the emotional toll of a divorce, NJ law is generally disinclined to use marital fault as a factor when making alimony determinations.  Deciding which party is at fault for the breakdown can be … Continue reading →

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Proposed alimony reform will hurt NJ families

Posted on October 19, 2012 by Sandy Durst

After practicing divorce law for more than a decade in NJ, I fully understand the unique circumstances, expectations, and factors that make up an alimony determination.  It is true that the amount of alimony can vary as can the duration … Continue reading →

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