The Law Offices of John B. D'Alessandro, LLC

10/13/2026

Waiving alimony can offer a clean financial break after divorce, but it may also mean giving up support you could need in the future. Before signing a settlement, learn what New Jersey law says about alimony waivers, financial disclosure, and the limited circumstances in which an agreement may be challenged.

Learn what waiving alimony means in a New Jersey divorce, why spouses agree to it, and when an alimony waiver may be challenged or modified.

09/30/2026

Your divorce may be final, but some terms can change when circumstances shift. Learn when New Jersey courts may modify alimony, child support, custody, or parenting time, and why changing property division or reopening a settlement can require a much higher legal standard.

Learn when New Jersey courts may modify alimony, child support, custody, or a divorce agreement after a final judgment, and what legal standards apply.

09/22/2026

Establishing paternity is about more than determining biological fatherhood. It can affect a parent's right to seek custody and parenting time and provides the legal foundation for child support. Learn what New Jersey parents need to know about establishing paternity and protecting their rights.

Learn why establishing paternity matters for custody, parenting time, and child support in New Jersey, and how parents can establish legal parentage.

09/16/2026

When you need protection from domestic violence, knowing what to do next matters. Learn how to file for a restraining order in New Jersey, what happens after a Temporary Restraining Order is issued, and what to expect at a Final Restraining Order hearing.

Learn how to file for a restraining order in New Jersey, including TROs, FRO hearings, evidence, and the protections a final order can provide.

09/08/2026

You may have lost your job, but your child support obligation hasn't disappeared. What happens next?
Learn when unemployment or a major income reduction may justify modifying child support in New Jersey, what happens to unpaid support, and why acting quickly matters.

Learn how losing a job can affect child support in New Jersey, when modification may be possible, and why support does not automatically stop after job loss.

09/01/2026

When can a New Jersey court require a parent to have supervised visitation? Domestic violence, substance abuse, abuse allegations, and other safety concerns may affect parenting time.

Learn when supervision may be ordered, whether it can be changed, and what parents should know about protecting their rights and their children.

Learn when New Jersey courts may order supervised visitation, what circumstances can lead to supervision, and how parents can seek changes to visitation.

08/26/2026

Stock options aren't as simple to divide as money in a bank account. Vesting schedules, employment agreements, valuation, taxes, and the reason an award was granted can all affect what happens in a New Jersey divorce. Learn what spouses need to know about protecting their interests when equity compensation is involved.

Learn how New Jersey courts value and divide stock options in divorce, including vested and unvested awards, marital classification, and tax issues.

08/19/2026

What is the difference between temporary alimony and "permanent" alimony in New Jersey? Learn how pendente lite support works, what replaced permanent alimony in the Garden State, and how courts determine the duration of post-divorce support.

08/08/2026

Is your spouse hiding money, investments, or other assets during your divorce? The truth could have a major impact on your financial future. Learn the warning signs, how hidden assets are uncovered, and what New Jersey courts can do when a spouse is less than honest.

Learn how hidden assets affect divorce in New Jersey, common warning signs, legal remedies, and how courts address dishonest financial disclosures.

08/05/2026

Can an unmarried father seek custody? Can child support be ordered before paternity is established? The answers may surprise you. Learn why establishing paternity is one of the most important legal steps for protecting both parents' rights and a child's future.

Learn why establishing paternity is essential for child custody, parenting time, child support, and protecting parental rights in New Jersey.