One of the most common questions we get asked is “what is required for my spouse and I to get divorced on the grounds of ‘irreconcilable differences’?” Research shows that up to 50% of American marriages end in divorce. With divorces becoming more and more common in New Jersey and across the country, it is […]

New Jersey Courts have long held that proof of a dependent spouse’s cohabitation with another person as a sufficient prima facie showing of “changed circumstances,” warranting a suspension or termination of alimony. Cohabitation in New Jersey is governed by statute, specifically N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23(n). The New Jersey statute specifically states: “[a]limony may be suspended or terminated […]

In New Jersey, once a Court finds that a Defendant has committed a predicate act of domestic violence, and that a victim needs protection from further abuse, the Court will enter a Final Restraining Order. Unlike most other states, a Final Restraining Order in New Jersey remains in place indefinitely. There is no mandatory review […]

I was recently asked by South Jersey Magazine the following question. Can my ex-spouse prevent me from moving out of the State of New Jersey with my child? The following is my answer: Separated or divorced parents cannot move out of the State of New Jersey with a child unless they have obtained either (1) […]

At the time of a divorce, parties who are able to settle all issues that have been in dispute will usually enter into a Property Settlement Agreement, also referred to as a Marital Settlement Agreement. These agreements should address all matters related to the marriage and its dissolution, including child custody, parenting time, child support, […]

Florio Perrucci Steinhardt Cappelli Tipton & Taylor proudly announces that firm Partners, Jennifer Vorhies and Brian Budic, have been named Co-Chairs of the firm’s Family Law Group. “Since Jennifer joined the firm in 2007 and Brian in 2014, they have consistently exhibited a high level of legal skills and delivered excellent client service.  I am […]

The purpose of alimony is to assist a supported spouse in achieving a lifestyle that is reasonably comparable to the lifestyle enjoyed by the parties during the marriage. A Court must consider the following factors when determining whether alimony is appropriate and which of the four types (open durational, limited durational, rehabilitative, and reimbursement) of […]

In 2018, country music singer Thomas Rhett had another hit when he sang “ain’t it funny how life changes, you wake up, ain’t nothing the same.” In the song, aptly titled “Life Changes,” Rhett focuses on joyous life changing events, such as marriage and parenthood. While there is a country music song for almost every […]

In general, the term custody refers to the authority and responsibility to care for and maintain a child as well as control a child’s upbringing. In New Jersey, custody is broken down into two components, legal custody and physical custody. Physical custody means the physical care and supervision of a child. This includes attending to […]

On June 30, 2021, Brian Budic, a partner with Florio Perrucci Steinhardt Cappelli Tipton & Taylor LLC, will present at the New Jersey Association for Justice Boardwalk Seminar® 2021. Budic will present Family Law, Equitable Distribution, and Support Considerations for Personal Injury Clients as part of the event’s Rising Star program. This virtual event will […]