Many couples with children agree to save on daycare costs by having one parent stay at home with the kids while the other works outside of the home to support the family financially. If you are a stay-at-home parent going through a divorce, you may have some special...
When couples enter a marriage, they often think about the positives of the union. However, we know that no marriage is perfect, and problems can arise. No happy couple wants to think about the possibility of divorce prior to marriage, but it can be a wise thing to do....
Divorces present questions, options and many possible outcomes, depending on your individual goals. Often, property division options present the most complicated issues as property must be characterized, valued and then divided. Some property types are easy to divide,...
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...
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...
There is no doubt that family law cases can be some of the most difficult legal issues for all parties involved – the families, the judge and even the attorneys in the case. Emotions run high in many different types of family law cases and the issues to address often...
When we think of domestic abuse, it is usually in the context of physical or emotional trauma. For the abuser, however, the motivation for inflicting harm on an intimate partner is to gain control over them. The abuse can take whatever form, including financial, that...
New Jersey residents who divorce later in life have different concerns than younger people as they head toward retirement. Not only are their goals and outlook more focused on consolidating assets, but their plans don’t usually involve a career change or starting a...
New Jersey offers an “Early Settlement Program (ESP)” as an alternative to a traditional trial for divorcing couples. ESP is a mediation program. Through the program, the couple will work out an out-of-court settlement agreement instead of taking their divorce to...
When a person decides to get a divorce, it is often one of the most challenging times of their life. Emotions can run high during this time, but many important matters need to be worked through. If one spouse is part of a family business, it is crucial to make sure it...
