Family Law Blog for Sarno da Costa D'Aniello Maceri LLC

New Jersey courts will not modify an alimony or child support award unless a permanent change in circumstances has occurred.  But there is no brightline…

A spouse may be relieved from the terms of a property settlement agreement (PSA) if exceptional or compelling circumstances exist that indicate that enforcing the…

A person who seeks a final restraining order (FRO) under the Prevention of Domestic Violence Act (PDVA) must show by a preponderance of the evidence…

New Jersey courts may adjust alimony and child support upon a showing of changed circumstances.  An increase in the cost of living, an increase or…

To modify a custody arrangement contained in a divorce agreement, the parent moving for the change must first establish that there has been a change…

Rehabilitative alimony and limited duration alimony are not the same.  Rehabilitative alimony is a short-term award that is designed to financially support the dependent spouse…

Under New Jersey case law, the Family Part has discretion to decide whether the facts of a given case require income to be imputed to…

As we have previously blogged about Maeker v. Ross, effective January 18, 2010, the New Jersey Statute of Frauds was amended to include palimony agreements…