As an experienced divorce attorney I know first-hand just how difficult it is to terminate an alimony obligation. In addition, this lawyer always is sure to always advise clients that they must comply with all court orders generated from a New Jersey Family Court. Specifically, if you are looking to modify or terminate alimony and your attorney is successful in establishing a prima facie case on your behalf, the discovery period will commence, often with certain specific documentation being required. Discovery is a procedure by which litigants can obtain evidence and information from the other party that is essential to a cause of action or lawsuit. Refusing to comply with court ordered discovery could lead to sanctions, like paying the other side’s attorney’s fees. The continued disregard of court ordered discovery could lead to the ultimate sanction of dismissal with prejudice. William Null found this out the hard way, after his motion to reduce his alimony obligation was denied with prejudice because of his blatant and continuous defiance of at least ten court orders for essential discovery.
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