There is More to the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act Besides the Changes to the Deductibility of Alimony
Many couples made it a priority to settle their divorce cases prior to December 31, 2018 to protect the paying spouse’s ability to deduct alimony which changed effective January 1, 2019 as a result of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 (hereafter the “Act”). While...
Why You Should Consider Owning a Life Insurance Policy on Your Former Spouse
When divorcing, it is common practice for parties to secure their alimony and/or child support obligations by agreeing to carry a certain amount of life insurance. Problems can occur, however, when one spouse does not maintain the life insurance policy and does not disclose that he/she has allowed the life insurance policy to lapse.
Partner, Debra S. Weisberg, Esq. moderated a seminar for the Morris County Bar Association Family Law Committee.
Partner, Debra S. Weisberg, Esq. moderated a seminar for the Morris County Bar Association Family Law Committee entitled, “The Tax Cut and Jobs Act of 2017: How it Impacts Family Law Practice, Alimony and Other Support Issues in 2019 and Beyond” which took place on...
I Think My Ex-Spouse Is Cohabiting. Can I Stop Paying Alimony?
Under New Jersey law, one of the circumstances which can suspend or terminate the obligation to pay alimony is if your former spouse cohabits with another person. However, if your ex-spouse is trying to hide his/her relationship, you need to be careful in how you...
“Monica’s Law” Awaits Approval of Domestic Violence Protections
Legislation currently pending in New Jersey seeks to address concerns that domestic violence laws are not doing enough to protect victims and children. The bill establishes a domestic violence risk assessment pilot program to help identify those who are likely to commit an act of violence against the victim or child.
