John A. Patti, Esq. New Jersey Blog

All too often women believe that unless they have experienced physical harm they have no legal recourse against a spouse’s abusive behavior. This is far from the truth. Under New Jersey law, domestic abuse may take the form of emotional or psychological harm as well,...

As part of your divorce agreement, a New Jersey court may have ordered you to pay spousal support. Also known as alimony, you pay this type of support directly to your ex-spouse. It helps him or her maintain a certain standard of living similar to that during the...