One of the most difficult aspects of a divorce can be the splitting of assets. New Jersey abides by the principal of equitable distribution. Our legislature and Courts have long since recognized that each case is unique, and a set of 16 statutory factors must be...
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Month: October 2013
Kim Kardashian Engaged…Again!
In the latest Kardashian news Kim Kardashian is engaged...again! Kanye West rented out AT&T Field in San Francisco and proposed to Kim Kardashian in front of a 50-piece orchestra. Not to be outdone by Kim's past ring from ex-Kris Humphries, Kanye worked with famed...
Prenuptial agreements no longer just for New Jersey’s rich
It can be an uncomfortable conversation to have amidst the happy planning for that big wedding day. However, for brides- and grooms-to-be, the criterion for considering a prenuptial agreement is no longer just being rich.A jump in agreements between 2005 and 2010 has...
Support Modifications in a Disastrous Economy
Support modification motions have long been regarded as among the most challenging and difficult applications to present to a court. This sentiment is even more appropriate in the current economic climate. While economic indicators appear to forecast improved...
Gay Marriage Becomes Legal In New Jersey
New Jersey became the 14th State in the United States to legalize gay marriage after Governor Chris Christie withdrew his administration's legal opposition to same-sex nuptials.The administration's change in position came after the Supreme Court of New Jersey denied a...
Lynn Newsome reappointed by New Jersey Supreme Court
Newsome O'Donnell is proud to announce that Lynn Newsome has been reappointed by the Supreme Court of New Jersey to serve on the Family Practice Committee, representing the New Jersey State Bar Association for the 2013-2015 term.
Child custody: What’s in a name?
It's an old question, but in one form or another, it's a question that expectant parents ask every day: what's in a name? Most parents take the naming of their child very seriously, and sometimes disputes arise over what a minor child's name should be after the...
The waters of marital separation could be deeper than you think
You may know some spouses who have taken this route: their marriage is on the rocks; they've drifted apart; they find it's easier to handle job and family obligations if they simply separate. On the surface, it makes sense, but living apart for too long without a...
New experiences, new excitement after divorce at 50
Divorce after the age of 50 is definitely stressful, said one woman who decided to share the personal details of her story. There is no denying that separating from someone who you have devoted literally a couple decades of your life to can be stressful, emotional and...