Alimony Motion Dismissed For Discovery Violations
- August 10th, 2016
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Null v. Null involved an alimony matter on appeal from the Superior Court of New Jersey, Chancery Division, Family Part, Morris County. The parties married in 1978, had two children in 1982 and 1984 respectively, and were divorce in 2005….
Modify Your Alimony Obligation Before Retirement
- July 29th, 2016
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In Mueller v. Mueller, a judge interpreted the legislative intent of modifications to N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23 to allow for pre-retirement anticipatory alimony modification. Ocean County Superior Court Judge Lawrence Jones held that the legislative intent was to allow for modification or…
High Net-Worth Divorce Leads To Successive Post-Judgment Motions
- July 25th, 2016
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In a high net-worth divorce, Robin Baskin, the defendant, filed a motion to enforce litigant’s rights seeking child support and alimony arrears as well as medical expenses for the children. The parties entered into a negotiated property settlement agreement (PSA)…
Proving Cohabitation Without Access To Necessary Evidence
- July 18th, 2016
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Using Facebook posts by his ex-wife’s significant other to support his claims, Steven Robitzski claimed cohabitation of his ex-wife with another as a reason for reduction in his alimony obligation under the 2014 revisions to the alimony statute, N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23….
As Man’s Salary Plummets, Alimony Reduction is Awarded
- July 13th, 2016
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William Bischoff sought to reduce his alimony obligation and terminate his obligation to maintain a life insurance policy for the benefit of his ex-wife, Diane Bischoff, or, in the alternative, to reduce the amount of insurance he was required to…
Equitable Distribution Under MOU Affected By Bad Faith
- February 18th, 2016
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In Justich v. Justich, a post-judgment equitable distribution challenge, the defendant, Robert Justich, sought the full 50% he had bargained for under the negotiated memorandum of understanding (MOU) incorporated into his divorce judgment. Under the agreement, Robert and Diana Justich…
Post Divorce Challenge To Alimony And Child Support Findings
- February 9th, 2016
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In Wicker v. Wicker, James Wicker challenged the method in which his alimony and child support obligation was calculated. Specifically, Wicker challenges the court’s determination of his monthly expenses and income in arriving at his available funds from which child…
Divorce Follows Rape Conviction
- February 5th, 2016
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In Watley v. Watley, Louis Watley appealed the court’s decision in a divorce case centered largely on witness credibility. In 1998, Louis Watley, then age 55, married a 19 year-old woman he met in the Philippines. In question was whether…
Divorce Complaint Dismissed For Lack Of Jurisdiction
- January 30th, 2016
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Although divorce can seem like a simple proceeding at first, not only can problems arise between the parties but also in bringing the case itself. In Appelbaum v. Huff, the court granted a motion to dismiss the divorce claim on…
Child Support Arrears Effect Income Tax Deductions
- December 7th, 2015
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Although child support arrears are do not result in a prohibition of a parent enjoying visitation or parenting time with their child, child support arrears can result in suspension of a parent’s right to claim a child as a child…