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Does New Jersey Have Common Law Marriage?

May 17, 2017

Common law marriage occurs when two people live together for a certain number of years (usually more than 10) and hold themselves out as married (such as by introducing the other person as your wife, or by indicating you are…

Sherri Shepherd’s Divorce and Prenuptial Agreement

May 19, 2014

Another headline celebrity New Jersey divorce has hit the tabloids. Sherri Shepherd and her husband Lamar Sally have each filed for divorce, according to news reports. Sally filed in California and Shepherd has filed in New Jersey. When spouses file…

Surrogacy in New Jersey

May 19, 2014

The View co-host Sherri Shepherd is reportedly getting a divorce from her husband of 3 years, Lamar Sally. Shepherd lives in New Jersey and has filed divorce papers here. Her husband Lamar Sally has reportedly filed for divorce in California.…

Did Genetics Cause Your Divorce?

May 19, 2014

What caused your divorce? There are lots of things people blame divorce on, but a new reason is emerging. Genetics. A new study has found that whether or not you will get divorced might be linked to your genes. Scientists…

Should Divorce Be Harder to Obtain?

May 19, 2014

There are movements in several states to make divorce harder to obtain. Arizona, Arkansas, Louisiana and Kansas have passed laws limiting the reasons for divorce if couples choose to enter into a covenant marriage (New Jersey does not have covenant…

Restraining Orders and Divorce in New Jersey

May 19, 2014

Restraining orders are a part of many divorce cases and are an important protection that is necessary to prevent domestic violence and allow victims of violence or threatened violence to live their lives safely. There is no question that restraining…

Why an Uncontested Divorce May Not Be Best for You

May 2, 2014

An uncontested divorce can sound appealing: no trial, a faster resolution, and less conflict. While an uncontested divorce may be a good answer in some divorces, it’s important to understand the possible pitfalls before you agree to one. – Discrepancies…

Is Divorce Contagious?

May 2, 2014

The Pew Research Center recently released a study that seems to indicate divorce is contagious. If your friends get divorced, you are at a higher risk of divorce, according to the sociologists involved. The study followed thousands of people for…

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AI-Generated Evidence in Family Court: What If a Photo, Recording, or Message Is Fake?

AI-Generated Evidence in Family Court: What If a Photo, Recording, or Message Is Fake?

A screenshot can look real and still be fake. The same is now true for photographs, audio recordings, videos, and even long text conversations. During a difficult divorce or custody dispute, that creates a serious problem. Your spouse could present something that appears to show you making a...

September 15, 2026 Read More

What Happens When One Spouse Owns the Family Business?

What Happens When One Spouse Owns the Family Business?

A family business can make divorce much harder to sort out. The company may support the household, employ one or both spouses, or represent years of work and investment. Even if only one spouse officially owns the business, its value and income can still become part of the divorce. New...

September 10, 2026 Read More

What Happens to a Business You Started Before Marriage?

What Happens to a Business You Started Before Marriage?

If you owned a business before you got married, you may assume it stays yours entirely if you divorce. Sometimes that is true. Sometimes the answer is more complicated. New Jersey generally treats property you owned before marriage differently from property acquired during the marriage. A...

September 3, 2026 Read More

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