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Are Personal Injury Settlements Separate From Divorce?
You will see it a thousand times on our website and as advice from any other divorce attorney: Marital property is subject to division in a divorce, and just about all property acquired during marriage constitutes marital property. There are, however, limited exceptions. Certain types of property remain separate property even if acquired during… Read More »
What is Paternity Establishment in NJ?
Fatherhood carries important rights and responsibilities. However, unlike motherhood, fatherhood is not always readily apparent. When someone claims to be the father (or to not be the father) of a child, what are the legal options available to the interested parties? How can paternity be established, and what rights and obligations does paternity confer?… Read More »
How to Divide Retirement Assets (Including a 401k plan) in Divorce
Dividing retirement assets can be one of the most complex and contentious aspects of a divorce. Retirement accounts are subject to equitable division in divorce, like all other forms of marital property, but specific rules govern how much of the account is subject to division and how that division must take place. Below, our… Read More »
What Are Your Rights if Your Spouse Committed Adultery?
Adultery is the classic grounds for divorce. One spouse has an affair, either briefly or for an extended period of time, and the other spouse catches them in the act. The innocent spouse files for divorce based on adultery, looking both to separate from a disloyal spouse and to recover for the emotional, social,… Read More »
What is Co-Parenting?
Divorces can be tough on everyone involved. When there are shared children involved, divorced parents will have to establish a “new normal” and find a way to make parenting work that serves the best interests of their children. Many divorce and family care experts discuss “co-parenting” as a means to provide a stable environment… Read More »
What to Know About Irreconcilable Differences
Every state in the U.S. now permits some form of “no-fault divorce.” No-fault divorce allows a party to obtain a divorce without proving that their spouse did something bad (adultery, abuse, abandonment, etc.). In New Jersey, when a party files for divorce, they must still choose a “grounds” for divorce, even if the ground… Read More »
How to Prepare for Divorce in NJ
No one plans to get divorced. When folks get married, they expect that the relationship will last a lifetime. Unfortunately, life does not always work out the way we hope. Around 40 to 50 percent of marriages end in divorce. Divorce is one of those strange events, however, that is common in the aggregate… Read More »
Myths About Getting a Divorce
Everyone has built-in beliefs about divorce they have cobbled together from stories from friends and family, references in popular culture, and general knowledge. Many of these beliefs are based on outdated conceptions of divorce law, mischaracterizations of divorce in television and movies, as well as simple misunderstandings of the process shared across the population…. Read More »
What Can a Divorce Therapist Do For You
Divorce is an emotionally taxing process. Working through all of the legal and financial issues while trying to find a new living situation, not to mention accounting for shared children and their feelings, can leave you without any time to work on your own mental health. Our seasoned and compassionate New Jersey family law… Read More »
How to Manage Anxiety During Divorce?
Divorce is stressful. Your relationship is ending and you are facing new social, financial, and familial circumstances. Many people experience severe anxiety and other emotional issues while going through a divorce. Below, our seasoned and compassionate New Jersey divorce and family law attorney offers tips on how to manage your anxiety during your divorce…. Read More »
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