Divorces in New Jersey can be a tense and emotional affair. Often, to keep the peace, the breadwinner in the relationship may opt to let the other partner take them for everything they are worth. Similarly, the person who is not the breadwinner may opt to decrease the...
Few topics in family law (and criminal law) are as socially uncomfortable as domestic violence. It is a problem that impacts millions of families, yet talking about it feels taboo to most people. Unfortunately, silence around the issue of domestic violence allows it...
Winning the lottery can be a gift and a curse. You've attained financial freedom and have the potential to care for generations of your family to come. Unfortunately, there are drawbacks to your newfound fortune. There are taxes that cut into your winnings--and,...
If you file for divorce in 2019, a new tax law will affect your divorce settlement. You may no longer deduct alimony payments from your income tax or report the payments as taxable income. This money also cannot be invested in an individual retirement account. ...
Divorce is not a new occurrence. Many divorce disagreements revolve around which parent takes care of the children. In general, although children don't have any direct say in which parent they live with, the New Jersey court's prime consideration is to act in the best...
As a family lawyer, I have been asked this question more than once, and not only from potential clients, or former clients, but also from dear friends of mine. Not every pair of love birds make it down the aisle to say their "I do's." Sometimes, a wedding is called...
It is that time of the year: compiling all of your tax information to ensure you get the most benefit from your available deductions and exemptions. Here is a quick list of items to help you in gathering the information you need and some sound suggestions: Make sure...
What do you do when sexually assaulted by an acquaintance that you may have the possibility of seeing again? Imagine a scenario where you are sexually assaulted by a work colleague or the victim of a date rape. Other than filing criminal charges, is there any recourse...
Effective February 1, 2017, the child support laws, as we know it, will be changed. The most notable change is that child support terminates, by operation of law without an order of the court, if a child, less than 19 years old: a) marries; b) dies; or c) enters the...
If you are in the process of divorcing, what issues should you incorporate into your divorce agreement about alimony in the future? How do you balance the need for support versus moving on in life? Read on to see the current state of the law on cohabitation and its...
