Hackensack Family Law Blog
What are the advantages of mediation?
Most people have the idea that divorce has to be nasty and unpleasant. Not only do hostile divorces impact the psyche of both spouses, but there are also detrimental effects on children if you have any. For these reasons, more people are turning to mediation as a way...
Who gets the health insurance in divorce?
When most people think of splitting the assets in divorce, they do not think about health insurance. Yet, as Fidelity so politely puts it, health insurance is a valuable asset, too. Unlike stocks or the family home or life insurance, you cannot really divvy up health...
Is shared custody the right option for you?
New Jersey parents like you have a lot on your plate when handling divorce. You must focus on asset division and support matters, which takes a lot of time and energy on its own. Most important, you handle issues of child custody and care. When determining what...
Uncovering a spouse’s hidden assets
Divorce requires honesty, and the laws set the process up to be as fair as possible. Fairness is particularly important when it comes to the division of marital property. For a divorcing couple, the issue of fairly dividing property may become difficult when one...
High net-worth couples may divorce more amicably
High-asset divorce often brings to mind neverending drama. Most people have tabloids to thank for this. Many of these publications sought every bit of sensational information they could to attract readers. Some of the allegations are true; just as many are not. In...
Preparing for divorce mediation
Individuals preparing to file for divorce in New Jersey may choose to go through the process of mediation. According to FindLaw, mediation may help couples have more control over the elements of the divorce agreement. If both spouses are willing to negotiate and...
Co-parenting during summer vacation
Child Custody and Co-Parenting Plans For many couples, one of the most challenging parts of filing for divorce is figuring out custody arrangements. In New Jersey, divorcing parents may create and file a parenting plan that covers the responsibilities of both parents...
Who can claim a child on taxes after divorce?
Navigating life post-divorce with children is complicated, and you are likely to come across many issues you did not anticipate when drafting your child custody agreement. One such issue has to do with taxes or, more specifically, which parent may claim the child as a...
Understanding the New Jersey Matrimonial Early Settlement Panel
New Jersey courts have established an Early Settlement Program for married couples who want to avoid a divorce trial. The ESP involves mediation before a panel of volunteer family law attorneys who strive to help the pair reach a fair settlement. Before filing for...
What is equitable distribution?
When you seek a divorce, you and your spouse must decide how to split your joint possessions. After you appraise the value of any property, assets and business interests acquired during the marriage, the court determines how to split this marital property reasonably...
