Once alimony is determined by the Court, changing it requires a change in circumstances. One circumstance that is often cited as a reason to reduce or eliminate alimony is cohabitation. The New Jersey Alimony Reform Act, which became law in 2014, clarified the definition of “cohabitation.” A few recent cases…
Documents Your Adult Child Should Sign Before Leaving for College Strange as it might seem, once your child turns eighteen, he or she is considered an adult and as an adult is afforded the same rights to privacy as you! That’s fine under most circumstances, but what if your child…
On June 19, 2016, Father’s Day will be celebrated by fathers throughout New Jersey. Most divorce agreements state that Father’s Day will be included in the father’s parenting time. For many divorced dads, however, this will be a bittersweet day. As much as they enjoy spending the day with their…
Changing Views Regarding a “Typical Family” The Mirriam-Webster Dictionary defines a family as “the basic unit in society traditionally consisting of two parents rearing their children.” Sociologists define it as a group that society recognizes as being connected to one another by blood, marriage, or adoption; its members are tied…
Despite the fact that the overall divorce rate has declined in recent years, the rate of divorce for those 50 and over has doubled, with the rate for those 65 and over even higher. These breakups have become known as “Gray Divorce.” There are several factors that help account for…
Mother’s Day can be a source of difficulty for many children—especially young ones. Every year Mother’s Day is celebrated and promoted across the nation, including in the curriculums of preschools; elementary schools; and other community groups. But what about children who do not have a mother who plays a role…
Aretsky Law Group is honored that one of its dedicated attorneys, Natalie Esposito Capano, will be volunteering her time and expertise to neighboring New Jersey schools as a way to encourage this year’s observance of Law Day. Law Day is not a government holiday, but beginning in 1958, the first…
On April 18, 2016, the law signed by Governor Christie in January went into effect. It amends New Jersey’s Expungement Law, making it easier for nonviolent ex-offenders to clear their records. Definition of Expungement “Expungement” is defined in New Jersey law as “the extraction and isolation of all records on…
What is Law Day? Law Day is observed in many communities throughout the United States as a day to appreciate our American heritage of liberty, justice and equality under the law. It is a day to reflect on the importance of the rule of law in our society and to…
For most of us, income tax season is a stressful time and this 2015 tax reporting time is no exception! The task of filing your return can seem even more daunting when divorce is involved. If you are newly divorced or in the process of finalizing your divorce settlement, it…