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Your medical records may contain very personal information that you are not comfortable sharing with others, but there are instances where you may need to share your records. If you are going through a divorce, and you are concerned that your spouse may use your physical or mental health history against you, it is highly[…] Read More

New Jersey is an equitable distribution state, which means that when a couple divorces, the marital property should be divided fairly, as compared to an automatic 50/50 split. Marital property generally includes anything that you and your spouse earned or acquired over the course of your marriage, including real estate property, vehicles, bank accounts, life[…] Read More

After going through a difficult and painful divorce, you may swear off the idea of ever getting married again, or you may have a clearer idea of what kind of relationship you are looking for and what you expect from your partner. If you are considering the idea of getting remarried, consider seeking legal advice[…] Read More

If you and your partner are about to get married, bringing up the topic of a prenuptial agreement may seem unromantic. However, with approximately half of all marriages ending in divorce, it is an important conversation to have before you tie the knot, particularly if you bring considerable financial assets into the marriage. While you[…] Read More

When a couple files for divorce in New Jersey, the assets that the couple accumulated over the course of the marriage will be subject to the equitable division of marital property. That means that the marital assets will be distributed in a manner that is fair, but not necessarily equal. In some cases, one or[…] Read More

If your divorce agreement requires you to pay court-ordered child support, there are federal and state laws in place that ensure that these payments are made regularly and on time. The legal term for a parent failing to meet their child support payment responsibilities is “in arrears” and the back child support is called “arrearages.”[…] Read More

Going through a divorce is a difficult process even under the best of circumstances. The situation becomes even more complicated when children are involved. Parents who are committed to working together to successfully co-parent their children can still face unexpected challenges related to custody issues, the children’s education and healthcare, finances and scheduling issues during[…] Read More

Reducing the amount of alimony paid to a former spouse is possible under certain situations. In New Jersey, reduction or termination of alimony can be a complex process, depending upon the circumstances requiring a modification. In order to seek a reduction or termination of alimony payments, it will be your responsibility to convince the court[…] Read More