What Is a New Jersey Divorce Decree?

Divorce

When a married couple gets divorced in New Jersey, the court will issue a divorce decree after the case. This is a legal document through which the marriage is dissolved. The decree will include the date of the divorce, any name changes, the divorce grounds, and any agreement or order that has been made and…

“Without Prejudice” but Not Without Importance: Devers v. Devers, A Cautionary Tale for Attorneys and Litigants

“Without Prejudice” but Not Without Importance: Devers v. Devers, A Cautionary Tale for Attorneys and Litigants

Divorce, Family Law

Divorces are oftentimes protracted and drawn out for years as disputes get litigated through the Court system if parties are unable to resolve issues amongst themselves. While divorces are pending in Court, interlocutory Orders or “temporary” Orders are issued pendente lite, i.e., “pending the litigation”. Almost always, those Orders are entered “without prejudice”, which simply…