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How Cohabitation Affects Alimony in New Jersey
By Arykah Trabosh
Alimony is a critical part of divorce proceedings. Alimony helps bridge the financial gap between ex-spouses. It is designed to support an ex-spouse financially until they become self-supporting. However, in New Jersey, after the court orders alimony and a significant change in circumstances occurs, the order can be modified. One of the situations that can…
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New DOL Guidance on Worker Classification
In New Jersey, workers are categorized as employees or independent contractors. Misclassifying an employee as an independent contractor (IC) deprives the worker of fundamental rights...
Can I Appeal a New Jersey Divorce Judgment?
Usually, when a judge makes a divorce ruling, the decision is final. However, you can appeal the decision if you believe the court’s ruling was...
What to Do if You are Fired for Being “Too Old”
Imagine being a committed employee who is never late for work and who others can depend on and then losing it all in one day....
What Expenses Does New Jersey Child Support Cover?
In New Jersey, parents are obligated to support their children emotionally and financially even if they do not live together, are divorced, or are separated....
What Damages Can I Recover if My Employer Didn’t Pay Me Overtime?
Federal and state laws require employers to pay overtime to eligible employees who work for more than 40 hours a week. Under the Fair Labor...
Alternative Dispute Resolution Methods in New Jersey Divorce Cases
When people think about divorce, many think about a trial. A trial entails spouses going to court, each spouse presenting evidence and arguments to support...
The New Jersey Domestic Workers Bill of Rights
Domestic workers play a crucial role in society. These workers support communities and households by providing a range of essential services. Domestic workers include, among...
How Long Does a Divorce Take in New Jersey?
One of the common questions we get as family law attorneys from divorcing couples is how long it takes to get a divorce. The divorce...
Requesting Reasonable Accommodation in New Jersey
Many people suffer from disabilities that make it challenging for them to go about their daily activities. Fortunately, in New Jersey and across the United...
New Jersey Child Custody Laws (Part 2)
In the first installment of our two-part series on New Jersey Child Custody Laws, we discussed the different types of child custody in New Jersey,...
Best Practices for Whistleblowers
Whistleblowers play a crucial role in promoting transparency, accountability, and ethical behavior in institutions and organizations. Whistleblowers report employers who engage in illegal, unethical, and...
New Jersey Child Custody Laws (Part 1)
One of the issues that must be addressed in a New Jersey divorce involving minors is child custody. Dealing with child custody matters requires a...
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Read More What Qualifies as a Disability Under the ADA?
The Americans with Disabilities Act makes it illegal to discriminate against disabled people in all areas of life, including jobs. ...
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