Category: Family Law

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

If you and your spouse are fortunate enough to have an amicable divorce, your divorce attorney will be able to negotiate a fair settlement without having to go to court. However, if you have complex custody issues that need to be resolved, if you have accumulated a significant amount of marital property over the course[…] Read More

If you are unfamiliar with the term “gray divorce,” it is a term coined by the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) that refers to divorces that involve individuals who are 50 years of age or older. Most of the couples involved in a gray divorce have been married for over 20 years. While the[…] Read More

Deciding to divorce can be difficult. Deciding when to file for divorce can be just as difficult for many couples, especially if the decision to end the marriage coincides with the holiday season. Couples should consider filing before or during the holidays if they can no longer bear to remain in the marriage. Doing so[…] Read More

When it comes to divorce, there is often a lot of uncertainty and confusion surrounding who gets to keep the family dog. While many people might assume that the spouse who is awarded custody of the children will also be given ownership of the pet, this is often not the case. Instead, there are many[…] Read More

Owning your own business comes with a range of advantages, from being your own boss and having full creative control to pursuing a career that you are passionate about with the freedom to hire like-minded employees. If you own your own business, you know that it can be all-consuming, and the success or failure of[…] Read More