Divorce & Family Law

Q. What is a restraining order? A Restraining Order is an Order issued by a Court that is designed to protect a victim of domestic violence. The Order typically directs the abuser to stay away and have no contact whatsoever, directly or indirectly, with the victim. If the parties reside together the Order will often … Read more

New Jersey is what is referred to as an “Equitable Distribution” state when property is divided between two spouses when a marriage or civil union is terminated. In an Equitable Distribution state, property acquired during the marriage belongs to the spouse who earned it; however, that does not mean that the other spouse is not … Read more