Unfortunately, many couples are still waiting for the chance to have a judge hear their divorce case because of 59 New Jersey Superior Court vacancies. These vacancies, combined with the economic woes of recent years, created a net result of prolonged waiting, with...
Month: August 2022
Back-to-school custody tips for divorced or separated parents
The start of a new school year often brings challenges for divorced or separated New Jersey parents. A new school year almost always means some type of change, but there are things you can do to get through these transitions smoothly. Sports and extracurricular...
Option to attempt early settlement of a divorce to avoid trial
In any New Jersey divorce, there may be anger, resentment and other emotions that can make the process difficult. Some people may simply want to make the other spouse pay for causing the divorce, or they may want to ensure their spouse receives as little as possible...
Property division and the spousal fiduciary duty
The concept of a fiduciary relationship is usually considered in the business realm. For instance, a financial broker owes a fiduciary duty to their client. Many New Jersey residents don’t realize that state law extends that duty to married couples. It’s a duty that...