Ronald G. Lieberman Law Blog

The prospect of remarriage brings with it important considerations for those who have child support or alimony obligations arising out of the previous marriage. Most importantly, the question that comes to many is how the new family financial dynamic can impact child support and alimony awards that were put in place as part of a prior divorce action.

The fairness of child support and alimony awards certainly becomes an issue once new family obligations and perhaps new children become... Read More

Since 1939, the state of New Jersey has not recognized “common law” marriage. Before the abolishment of the common law statute, couples in long-term relationships who acted in all respects as husband and wife were considered under the law to be equal to marriage. Palimony agreements between unmarried individuals were common occurrences in New Jersey, which potentially gave rise to claims for support from one person to the other if one party promised to support the other party... Read More