Author: Albertina Webb, Esq., Hill Wallack, LLP

Full service law firm with a family law practice in New Jersey and New York, our family law group specializes in divorce, custody, domestic violence, modification of agreements, prenuptial agreements, emancipation and college issues, equitable distribution of assets, enforcement of property settlement agreements, battered spouses, parental alienation and alimony issues. Contact us at 732-852-7550 for a consultation or Awebb@Hillwallack.com

Termination of Child Support, New Jersey, New Rule

November 30, 2016

The New Jersey Legislature has recently enacted N.J.S.A. 2A:17-56.67, which will officially go into effect on February 17, 2017.  Under this new statute, a parent’s obligation to pay child support will automatically terminate when a child reaches age 19, unless the court orders otherwise.  Even with a Court-ordered extension of child support, a parent’s obligation should not … More Termination of Child Support, New Jersey, New Rule

Alimony Modifications for Retirement

June 3, 2016

Judge Larry Jones, Ocean County Family Court Judge, has issued an unpublished decision regarding the newly amended alimony statute attempting to define when a party can apply to modify or terminate their alimony obligation based on their “prospective” retirement. Judge Jones has said in his decision in Mueller v. Mueller, decided on April 22, 2016 … More Alimony Modifications for Retirement

Making Good Use of Your Breakout Session During Mediation

March 28, 2016

A very good and short article was posted http://www.newyorklawjournal.com/home/native-ad?mvi=a974dd256c754270b038795a26b0eab5#!/ in the New York Law Journal about making great use of your breakout session during mediation. Naturally, you should listen to the advice of your mediator, but this author gives some good tips about what you could or should be doing to make your breakout session more productive … More Making Good Use of Your Breakout Session During Mediation

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE TRIAL OR CIVIL RESTRAINT

January 6, 2016

If you believe you have been the victim of domestic violence, you should seek a restraining order.  If you have been served with a restraining order and believe you did not commit an act of domestic violence, you should seek counseling immediately. The attorneys in our office take great pride in defending and advocating for … More DOMESTIC VIOLENCE TRIAL OR CIVIL RESTRAINT

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

December 30, 2015

2015 is coming to a close.   What this means for many families is fighting over who will spend New Year’s eve versus New Year’s day with their children.  It is a continuation of the sorrowful disagreement parties have when they are embroiled in litigation or going through a divorce – cutting the kids in half … More HAPPY NEW YEAR!