Legal Question in Family Law in New Jersey

Hi, I'd like to talk to an attorney regarding my brother M. M is 40 year old, married to K who is 38 yr old amily law attorney herself. They married for 8 yrs without children. K had bipolar disease and did not tell M before their marriage and had flare up right on their wedding night. M has been trying to keep their marriage by satisfying K and came to the point that he can take it anymore ( he bought a house last year and they had no normal husband and wife relationship for 9 month). K had been working on and off for the past 3 years only and had to change her jobs due to her illness. Currently K moved back to her parents and planned not to work anymore and asking for alimony. What should

my brother M do? Too bad, I have to help him because he is so mentally tired and can not initiate any action regarding divorce. K always wins over M because whatever she says may not be counted or against her due to her mental illness and whatever she says that favors her will be counted. I determined to help my poor brother M. Please help him, too. Thank you, JL


Asked on 4/25/10, 6:15 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Amy Klauber Klauber & Klauber, LLP

Your brother clearly needs to speak with an attorney. Although it is possible that alimony will be an issue, after an 8 year marriage, it is not guaranteed. Much will depend on the income levels of each person throughout the marriage as well as other factors. The longer he stays in the marriage, the bigger this issue becomes, so if he truly does want to initiate a divorce, he should speak with someone soon to better understand his rights and not rely solely on what his wife is telling him. Please contact my office at 732-663-1500. Make sure to mention "Law Guru" and we will waive the consultation fee.

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Answered on 5/01/10, 2:39 am


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