Navigating a New Jersey family law appeal can feel overwhelming. This blog delivers clarity, not confusion — offering plain-English insights on critical issues such as alimony, custody, equitable distribution, cohabitation, appeal deadlines, arbitration, and post-judgment practice. Grounded in real appellate experience, it is a trusted resource for clients seeking answers and for attorneys looking for an appellate partner
Filing a Notice of Appeal does not automatically pause a New Jersey divorce judgment or stop a court-ordered sale of the marital home. This article explains when a stay pending appeal is available and why a targeted “partial stay” may be the only way to preserve your house.
Read More →What happens when your ex-spouse refuses to sign a deed, title, or listing agreement after divorce? This article explains how to enforce judgments using Rule 1:10-3 for coercive relief and Rule 4:59-2(a) to complete the transaction without their cooperation.
Read More →After decades of marriage, your spouse suddenly claims it was never valid. Learn how D.A.M. v. M.J.M. shows New Jersey courts use equity to protect fairness and prevent injustice.
Read More →NJ custody and parenting time rulings must analyze every best-interests factor under N.J.S.A. 9:2-4. Learn why missing findings often create strong grounds for an appeal.
Read More →Winning a family law appeal is a major step, but the trial court must follow the appellate court’s instructions on remand. This article explains the law of the case doctrine, the protections it provides, and what to do if a trial judge refuses to comply.
Read More →Appealing a temporary (interlocutory) order requires special permission that is rarely granted. This post explains the high legal standard for a motion for leave to appeal and the extraordinary circumstances that may justify it.
Read More →Not all NJ family court orders are created equal. Final and interlocutory rulings have different standards, deadlines, and strategies for reconsideration or appeal. Here is what you need to know.
Read More →New Jersey’s 45-day deadline to appeal a final family court order is rigid. Learn what “entered” means, when the clock is tolled, and why extensions are rare.
Read More →Courts cannot rely on vague labels like “comfortable.” Judges must assign a dollar figure to the marital lifestyle—here is why the number matters at trial and on appeal.
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