New Jersey Grounds For Divorce

November 6, 2009 at 3:11 pm (Divorce, Legal Help, Marriage)
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What are the grounds for divorce in New Jersey. There are nine different types of divorce in New Jersey. Two are considered to be “No-fault” and the other seven involve an allegation of “fault”.

No-Fault Grounds

  • Irreconcilable Differences
  • Separation

Fault Grounds

  • Extreme Cruelty
  • Adultery
  • Desertion
  • Addiction
  • Institutionalization
  • Imprisonment
  • Deviant Sexual Conduct

There’s a lot to know about divorce in New Jersey. Our divorce laws are increasingly complex and even the simplest situation can be very confusing to families already in distress.

To speak with a New Jersey Divorce Lawyers, call 973-455-1220.


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Questions About Prenuptial Agreements

August 24, 2009 at 4:30 pm (Divorce)
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The Three Most Frequently Asked Questions About Prenuptial Agreements

  1. What Is A Prenuptial Agreement?

  2. What Issues Can And Cannot Be Addressed In A New Jersey Prenuptial Agreement?

  3. What Determines The Enforceability Of A New Jersey Prenuptial Agreement?

If you need answers to Prenuptial Agreements contact the professional at: Salvaggio Law

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Civil Unions

July 22, 2009 at 8:43 pm (Divorce, Healthy Living, Marriage)
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The Three Most-Frequently Asked Questions About Civil Unions

  1. Are Civil Union Partners Afforded The Same Protections As Marriage Partners?

  2. What Is The Difference Between Domestic Partnerships And Civil Unions?

  3. How Do I End A Civil Union?

1. Are Civil Union Partners Afforded The Same Protections As Marriage Partners?

Under New Jersey law, Civil Union (CU) partners are afforded the same protections as marriage partners.

However, Federal law does not recognize CUs in the same way. For Federal taxation purposes, CU partners are not afforded any of the benefits of marriage partners. In addition, CU partners are not eligible to receive derivative Social Security benefits.

2. What Is The Difference Between Domestic Partnerships and Civil Unions?

Partners who have entered a Domestic Partnership (DP) do not have all of the same benefits and protections under New Jersey law as those who have entered a CU. If you wish to have those protections, you must follow the required procedures for obtaining a CU.

3. How Do I End A Civil Union?

A CU can be ended in the same way as a marriage – by the filing of a complaint for dissolution of the CU. Dissolution of CU complaints is handled by the Family Part of the Superior Court of New Jersey. Each dissolution case has different issues, but many will involve issues of child custody, parenting time, support, equitable distribution of assets and debts acquired during union.

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