Choosing the correct attorney is even more critical if a business is involved in a divorce. It is such a complicated area that inexperience or inattention to detail can spell financial disaster for either spouse. New Jersey courts take a very broad view of property...
Divorce
Do judges offer legal advice during a divorce?
Divorce can be difficult. Not only is it emotionally taxing, but few people have an in-depth understanding of their rights and obligations or how the process works. Sometimes this lack of information is made even more difficult by competing stories from friends and...
Paying attorney fees in a divorce
An important concern for anyone considering divorce is the financial cost of the process. How is a divorce paid for, and how do I ensure that I am being treated fairly? Attorneys in divorces are paid for their time. Some legal professionals, such as personal injury...
What happens to all your possessions if getting divorced?
All the things in your home during a divorce matter are subject to claim and division. In many cases, people find a way to split it up among themselves. There is a very good reason for this - the cost of having attorneys involved oftentimes is more than the total...
Have you considered a parenting coordinator?
Although the label is something relatively new, parenting coordination has been around for decades. Many judges, lawyers, litigants and court personnel looked for different ways to resolve minor issues related to visitation and parenting time. Using extended family,...
Marital property versus separate property. What’s the difference?
One of the issues to be resolved in a divorce in New Jersey is how to divide the assets and debts. This often involves dealing with a home, bank accounts, retirement accounts and credit card debt. Many people who are just beginning the divorce process have questions...
The marital home and divorce
The fate of the marital home in a divorce is a difficult and complicated issue. It is difficult because people have strong emotional ties to a marital home and often feel that they “deserve” the home because they anticipate getting custody or feel wronged by the...
Do you have to provide a reason for your divorce in New Jersey?
The decision to pursue divorce is never easy. It can be even more difficult when no one is especially at fault – when there is no infidelity, no abuse. What happens when you have just grown apart? Does the law still allow you to get divorced? The answer is yes. In...
For divorcing parties, social media can be an enemy
Social media platforms – Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and others – are a regular part of daily life for many Americans. These platforms are used for both personal and professional reasons, to showcase videos and photographs, share jokes and life events, and build a...
Who claims the 2021 Child Tax Credit when parents divorce?
Tax laws in the United States change frequently. As the average family size and economic situations shift on a national level, lawmakers will often change tax policy accordingly. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) will enforce the changing tax rules, sometimes levying...
