In the landmark case of Hughes v. Hughes, 311 N.J.Super. 15 (App. Div. 1998), the firm changed the standard for setting alimony in the State of New Jersey when it successfully argued before the Appellate Division that a marriage of 10 years is not a short term marriage under today's standards, and that the wife in that case was therefore entitled to permanent alimony.

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Individuals wishing for our firm to consider handling an appeal on their behalf should contact Brian G. Paul, Esq., the partner who heads the appellate section of our family law department.  Brian is available either by email at bpaul@szaferman.com or via telephone at (609) 275-0400.