Whether a parent has to spend less time with their children, or someone struggles with the emotional impact of a divorce, there are all sorts of ways in which life can change when a marriage comes to an end. Various divorce issues, such as property division, alimony...
At , in New Jersey, we understand how complex a divorce can be when spouses own personal property that has significant value. It is often not as simple as you and your spouse agreeing it is fair for each of you to keep your personal...
Many couples in New Jersey look to mediation for a simplified divorce process. While this is a very effective option for some people, for others it may not be as beneficial. If you're considering mediation, Lifehacker offers a few examples of when traditional...
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...
