Custody dispute resolution, particularly with respect to unmarried couples, has taken on even more urgency during the COVID-19 pandemic. With New Jersey courts not operating at full capacity, and court hearing dates at a premium, it is more advantageous than ever before to resolve custody disputes without litigation.

The COVID-19 pandemic has caused many couples to consider Prenuptial Agreements because they needed to delay their wedding dates for the foreseeable future. This delay provides a good opportunity for individuals to speak with divorce attorneys regarding the best way to protect themselves with a prenuptial agreement.

One of the most contentious issues post-divorce is a post-judgment application where one parent seeks to move out of New Jersey with a child under 18 years of age. In such situations, courts must make the difficult decision of whether to allow the removal, and this decision can only be reached after a trial or plenary hearing.

During the COVID-19 virus pandemic, many alimony payors are looking to modify and/or terminate their alimony obligations. For both, open durational alimony obligations and limited durational alimony payments, the economic climate is a time for potential downward modification. 

During the recent defamation lawsuit featuring Johnny Depp and Amber Heard, the issue of Post-Nuptial Agreements was mentioned by Johnny Depp in his testimony. New Jersey family courts have often struggled with the enforceability of Post-Nuptial Agreements, which are sought out when the parties, for various reasons, are unable to reach agreement on a Prenuptial Agreement prior to their wedding date.