Author Archives: glmain

What’s in a Name

Posted on March 12, 2012 by glmain



In the last month, two separate panels of the New Jersey Appellate Division have issued conflicting rulings on the issue of who chooses the last name of your child after a divorce. This week, one panel of appellate judges chose … Continue reading →






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Domestic Violence in New Jersey

Posted on February 7, 2012 by glmain



Domestic violence is a serious problem that destroys families on a daily basis.  Legally, domestic violence has serious consequences and can affect: Personal safety issues Living arrangements Child custody/visitation Spousal support A report by the New Jersey State Police Uniform … Continue reading →






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Shared Custody and Joint Custody in New Jersey

Posted on February 1, 2012 by glmain



In recent years, shared custody has become more prevalent among divorced or separated parents. New Jersey’s child custody laws are gender neutral and more fathers are taking active roles in their children’s day to day lives making shared custody more common. … Continue reading →






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Post Divorce Modifications in New Jersey

Posted on September 9, 2011 by glmain



Divorce settlements are often hard-fought battles and if you’re lucky, as fair as possible in the current circumstances.  However, life after divorce often brings about unanticipated changes, making the original settlement agreement untenable for one or both parties.  In New … Continue reading →






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Division of Marital Property in New Jersey

Posted on September 8, 2011 by glmain



For the purposes of a divorce settlement, New Jersey is an equitable property state.  Which means that marital property is divided based upon what is fair and not necessarily equally.  In determining the equitable distribution of marital property, the court … Continue reading →






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