Legal Question in Family Law in New Jersey

Hi, I'm so happy I found this site. Im here to help give my bf some answers and peace of mind from a reputable source because right now it seems he has an incompetent lawyer.

the case is as follows.

MY bf'still "wife", whom hes been separated from for more than a year, (theyve been married for 10 years), is asking for lifetime alimony if you can believe that. My bf , whos the nicest guy on the planet, really angelic & the best father on earth, is a construction worker who dies to provide for his two kids. he has two grown(21 & 18) kids from his first marriage. his first wife died of a terrible illness, and he took on the role of single dad for some many years. he then met & married his now "wife" who is a money hungry , scornful person who always treated my bf like a toy and a piece of prop. she used to be a trader in wallstreet and quit that to become a jewelery designer. my bf helped her build her business, from scratch, and during the marriage they were both working, she wasnt stay at home so i dont get how she DaRES ask for alimony, let alone lifetime alimony for a marriage so short. My bf tried everything in his power to mediate in an amicable way n she said she will go to the cleaners and get everything, his pension and alimony which she doesnt deserve. she walked out on my bf and his kids(shes also their "adopted" mother), and now she thinks shes entitled to all this. whats the next step with somebody this resentful & scornful? Is she really entitled to permanent alimony after she was making equal amount of money the whole marriage, and walked out on the kids( didnt pay for their college education, nothing)? please advice. this woman is a disgrace to women, she should be jailed. Thank you in advance for any expert input!!! I know my poor bf and his kids would appreciate it. Have a great day:)


Asked on 8/03/12, 3:44 am

2 Answers from Attorneys
Jef Henninger, Esq Law Offices of Jef Henninger, Esq.

She might not be entitled to LA but she can ask for anything she wants. I doubt either of them have the money for trial. Thus, he needs an attorney that is going to push to negotiate a reasonable settlement. Why is he sticking with a incompetent lawyer? I practice in Hudson County, so feel free to have him call me at 732/773/2768.

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Answered on 8/03/12, 4:53 am
Robert Davies The Davies Law Firm, P.A.

If you are stating this correctly, then she gets no alimony.

Your boyfriend needs a lawyer who will get this case concluded, force it to come to an end.

And I agree with the other attorney, Jef Henninger, your bf probably does not have the money to fight this through a trial, which can cost Ten Thousand Dollars or more.

Have him call me, I will meet with him, review the court documents that have been filed so far, and tell him what I see. No charge for the consultation.

Robert Davies, Attorney

201 820 3460

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Answered on 8/03/12, 11:21 am


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