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3 Answers | Asked in Divorce and Family Law for New Jersey on
Q: if a marrried couple getting a divorce and dont have assets property etc will there be spousal and alimony
LaDonna M. Cousins
LaDonna M. Cousins
answered on Oct 21, 2024

The answer depends on several factors. The factors are detailed in the statute. The factors include, but are not limited to, each of the parties' incomes, the parties' lifestyle during the marriage, a party's need, a party's ability to pay, childcare responsibilities, and more.... View More

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Q: Can an appraiser use pictures of items if spouse refuses to meet appraiser in divorce?

Spouse has luxury watches. He provided me with pictures of them. He is refusing to meet with appraiser and bring watches. If appraiser uses pictures instead of actually inspecting watches, is that called hearsay?

LaDonna M. Cousins
LaDonna M. Cousins
answered on Apr 18, 2024

Consider interviewing a couple appraisers to inquire and compare their rates. You may also consider filing a Motion with the Court asking the Court to compel your spouse to participate in the appraisal, to make a negative inference against your spouse if they refuse to participate, and to reimburse... View More

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Q: How long it takes in hudson county after MSA been filed been there waiting for more than year in an uncontested divorce?

Hi i have filed the default divorce in April 2023. We filed the MSA in january 2024. And then filed the certification to give divorce on papers in february 2024. How long it takes i have an attorney and court doesn’t tell me anything and he says they are backed up you just have to wait? Is there... View More

LaDonna M. Cousins
LaDonna M. Cousins
answered on Apr 9, 2024

It is true that Court is backed up. I have found writing letters briefly explaining the concern and requesting a short conference with the Judge coupled with regular calls to the Judge's chambers assigned to the case (or the Presiding Judge if no Judge is assigned) to be helpful in getting a... View More

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