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Common Family Law Misconceptions in NJ
There are many misconceptions about family law and divorce. These myths may arise as a result of pop culture, “telephone” distortions via word of mouth over time, or a misunderstanding of how the law has evolved over time. Below, we discuss a few of the more common misconceptions about New Jersey family law and… Read More »
Inheritance and Divorce
Property division upon divorce in New Jersey sounds deceptively simple: marital property is subject to equitable division, while separate property is not. Our clients often have a general understanding that anything they earn during the marriage is subject to division in a divorce, but the specifics can be murkier. For instance, how is inheritance… Read More »
How Divorce Can Impact Your Social Security Benefits
Divorce affects more than deciding who gets the house and how child custody should be arranged. Divorce alters your legal status in the eyes of the government, which can have several secondary effects. Divorce affects your tax status and your status as a beneficiary to life insurance or health insurance policies, and it might… Read More »
Filing For Full Child Custody (Sole Custody)
These days, New Jersey family courts err on the side of joint custody. In a divorce or other custody dispute, judges presume that children benefit from having both parents remain in their lives. There are, however, certain circumstances that can give rise to a strong argument for sole custody. Continue reading to learn about… Read More »
Questions to Ask Your Divorce Attorney
If you are considering divorce, you need to have the right legal team on your side. An experienced, effective family law attorney can ease the process of divorce, helping you understand your rights and obligations and ensuring that you are protected every step of the way. Ideally, your attorney can get you what you… Read More »
Why Proving Paternity Is Important
There’s a difference between biological parentage and legal parentage. A child can be raised by adopted parents or foster parents, or by a legal guardian. A child can also be raised by the mother alone. Biological mothers are given an automatic presumption of legal parentage. For fathers, unless they are married to the mother,… Read More »
Self-Care Tips to Help You Recover After Divorce
For most people, divorce is an emotionally exhausting process. It marks a huge shift in your life, even though it may be the best thing for you and your family. If you’re dealing with a high-conflict spouse, the process can be that much more draining. Make sure to take care of your physical and… Read More »
Separation and How It Differs From Divorce
Divorce is final. It’s a big step, and for many couples struggling with their marriage, it may feel like a step too far. For couples who need to take a step back from the marriage but are not yet ready to divorce, there’s a middle-ground option: Separation. Parties who separate can later reconcile, or… Read More »
You Both Want to Call Off The Divorce: What Happens Next
Sometimes, parties who believe their marriage is over find renewed passion once the divorce papers have been filed. Confronted with the finality of divorce, they may realize that they can, in fact, work through their differences and preserve the marriage. Once you have started the process, however, are you locked in? Can you stop… Read More »
Signs Of High-Conflict Divorce
Even when the parties agree on everything, including the need for divorce, divorces can take time, money, and emotional energy. When one spouse is especially combative, the process can become that much more challenging, time-consuming, and expensive. A high-conflict divorce means that the heightened emotions and refusal to compromise will carry through the case,… Read More »
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