Family Law Blog for Snyder Sarno D'Aniello Maceri & da Costa

Default Divorce Judgment after Husband Hid in England for Years

The husband and wife in Bowles v. Bowles were married for 17 years and had two children together. In October 2006, the wife filed for…

Snyder & Sarno • Jan 18, 2017

Clear and Convincing Evidence Required to Rebut Presumption of Service

The husband and wife in Brown v. Brown were married for 11 years before the wife filed for divorce in November 2014. In March 2015,…

Snyder & Sarno • Jan 13, 2017

Court-Appointed Lawyers in Child Support Enforcement Proceedings

Under New Jersey Administrative Directive #2-14, a parent taken into custody for nonpayment of child support obligations has a right to counsel. If the court…

Snyder & Sarno • Oct 11, 2016

Cannot Modify or Terminate Alimony Based on “Prospective Retirement” 5 Years in Advance

In Mueller v. Mueller, a Family Part judge interpreted the term “prospective retirement” as it is used in the recently amended New Jersey alimony statute. That…

Snyder & Sarno • Sep 26, 2016

Alimony Modification in Hernandez v. Hernandez

It’s important to remember that in many matrimonial law cases, especially those involving monetary issues, the case doesn’t always conclude when the judge enters an…

Snyder & Sarno • Mar 26, 2015

Walmart Heiress’ Ex Wants $400K Per Month in Support

Walmart Heiress, Paige Laurie, filed for divorce from her husband almost one year ago. Recently, however, as the Huffington Post reported, Laurie’s husband, Patrick Bode…

Snyder & Sarno • Feb 11, 2015