Category: Divorce & Family Law

When you decide to go for a divorce consultation, you may wonder what are some questions the divorce attorney will ask. During the first meeting, the attorney will try to understand the situation you are in and find out what you want to do next. It is ideal to be prepared for the first meeting…

The divorce process for same-sex couples are typically the same as heterosexual couples. However, same-sex couples may face a few more challenges. Over time, the path to parenthood and marriage has evolved, which make the stipulations and laws surrounding same-sex divorce slightly more complicated than heterosexual couples. Fortunately, if you are aware of these potential…

If you happen to be facing an allegation of domestic violence in New Jersey, it is imperative that you take the matter seriously. Thelaws regarding domestic violence in New Jersey are hard to navigate.  However, regardless of how difficult your case looks, you are still entitled to a fair trial and a good legal defense….

Domestic violence happens to both women and men from all walks of life. Commonly referred to as restraining orders, New Jersey provides protective court orders to safeguard the victims. Domestic violence victims need a line of defense. The first step is to admit what’s happening and decide to do something about it. By filing for…

In 2007, the New Jersey legislature adopted a law allowing for “no-fault” divorce. Today, most divorces are filed on no-fault grounds. The no-fault divorce law provides important benefits for spouses seeking to end their marriage, and, while fault-based options still exist in New Jersey, they are generally only used under exceptional circumstances. Even so, if…

New Jersey is an equitable distribution state. Unlike community property states (where, in many cases, “marital property” is split equally in a divorce), in equitable distribution states, marital property is split according to what a judge deems “fair” under the circumstances. Fair does not necessarily mean equal, and determining your property rights in a divorce…

Divorce is hard on everyone involved, sometimes kids more so than the adults. But as parents, it’s our responsibility to make the transition as easy as possible for them. This means ensuring that your kids feel loved and are in a safe and secure environment. You and your ex-spouse are now in the business of…

Same sex marriage has been on the forefront of the news this year with the Supreme Court’s landmark decision in Obergefell v. Hodges. However, same sex marriage has been legally recognized in New Jersey since October 2013 following the Superior Court’s ruling in Garden State Equality v. Dow, which means that New Jersey is starting…

After coming to terms with the fact that you’re getting divorced, one of the next big hurdles you’ll face is figuring out how to distribute your assets. Many divorcing spouses leave this decision to the court system, but others are able to work together to divide assets either on their own, or with the help…

Married couples can share property without sharing the financial responsibility. It is not uncommon for couples to have only one spouse listed on a credit card, loan or even a property – even though that asset or liability is considered “marital” property. One key issue couples need to be aware of is that it does…