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Matt Rooney
is a New Jersey attorney, former Superior Court law clerk, and noted commentator who focuses his practice on family law, municipal court defense, and personal injury matters. He was recognized by SJ Magazine as a 2018 “Top Divorce & Family Attorney."

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- N.J. may soon allow “hardship licenses.” Here’s what that means. | Rooney - October 10, 2018
New Law Makes It Harder to Modify, Set Aside Premarital or Pre-Civil Union Agreements in New Jersey Family Court

(1) was not provided full and fair disclosure of the earnings, property, and financial obligations of the other party; (2) did not voluntarily and expressly waive, in writing, any right to disclosure of the property or financial obligations of the other party beyond the disclosure provided; (3) did not have, or reasonably could not have had, an adequate knowledge of the property or financial obligations of the other party; or (4) did not consult with independent legal counsel and did not voluntarily and expressly waive, in writing, the opportunity to consult with independent legal counsel.It’s important to note that this new legislation does not affect preexisting prenuptial agreements without updated revisions. Notably, per the bill’s March 21st floor statement, “[o]nly premarital and pre-civil union agreements entered into on or after the effective date of the bill (immediately upon enactment), or entered into before the effective date but voluntarily revised by the parties on or after that effective date would be subject to its provisions.” Any agreements entered into before the law’s effective date without subsequent amendments may still be set aside if they’re deemed to have been “unconscionable” at the time of enforcement. But let’s not get ahead of ourselves if you’re not yet married or joined in a civil union. Determining whether a prenuptial or pre-civil union arrangement is right for you in the first place calls for a highly-contextual analysis of your unique situation. You should work closely with your attorneys to evaluate a number of factors including, but not limited to, the breadth, value, and quality of your pre-marital assets as well as the nature of your employment and the presence of any other extraordinary issues attendant to your pending marriage or civil union. More than ever before, the legislature’s recent amendment to the premarital agreement statute makes it crucially important to get your agreement right on the first pass. The lawyers at DeMichele & DeMichele are experienced prenuptial agreement attorneys. We will work with you to craft an agreement that protects your rights, property, and ability to focus on the joy of your nuptials. If you’re seeking a divorce or dissolution after you’ve entered into such an agreement, we will carefully evaluate it line-by-line to help you craft the best litigation strategy moving forward. Don’t hesitate to contact our firm online or call (856) 546-1350 today to schedule a confidential initial consultation.
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Matt Rooney
is a New Jersey attorney, former Superior Court law clerk, and noted commentator who focuses his practice on family law, municipal court defense, and personal injury matters. He was recognized by SJ Magazine as a 2018 “Top Divorce & Family Attorney."

Latest posts by Matt Rooney (see all)
- N.J. COURT: Live-In Nannies Are Covered By The Prevention of Domestic Violence Act - July 31, 2019
- When will the judge hear my N.J. family court motion? - October 16, 2018
- N.J. may soon allow “hardship licenses.” Here’s what that means. | Rooney - October 10, 2018