It’s that time of year again – love is in the air, diamond retailer commercials are in high gear, and proposals are being planned. While we would like to believe “love is everlasting”, when the champagne is consumed and the string quartet hired to play at sunset is gone, the […]
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Kay vs Kay Estate-Estate Of Divorcing Spouse Has Equitable Claim
February 10, 2014 | byIn a unanimous decision, the New Jersey Supreme Court recently ruled that the estate of a deceased spouse who died while her divorce matter was pending, was entitled to assert equitable claims against the surviving spouse. The case of Kay v. Kay, 405 N.J. Super 278 (App. Div. 2009), aff’d, […]
Dear Ask the Attorney: What’s the difference between a divorce and annulment? My ex wants to get a divorce but I was told that I would be unable to remarry in my church if I don’t get an annulment. J.M. Our guest blogger today is James M. DeStefano, Esq. , an […]
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Does My Business Have “Goodwill” For Divorce Purposes?
January 30, 2014 | by Cimmerian MorganI am the sole proprietor of a business which provides services. If I were to leave the business, the business would undoubtedly die because it is entirely dependent on me. Does this mean that my business has no goodwill? How is “goodwill” determined? By way of preface, remember from my prior Ask the […]