Category Archives: Divorce
October 18, 2019
What About The Family Dog!? Asked a Divorced Parent
For many of our clients, a family dog is an integral and beloved part of the family. They provide ample love and support. We couldn’t possibly imagine having to part ways with a pet as a result of a separation or divorce. This is especially true for our client’s with children who have grown attached…
File Under: Custody, Divorce, Matrimonial & Family Law, Parenting Time
October 11, 2019
What Records and Documents Should I Gather if I am Considering a Divorce?
If you are considering a divorce in New Jersey, a wise starting point is to inventory your financial records and documents. Here is a list of 14 records you should gather: Social Security Earnings Statement. This is a snap shot of both parties’ respective income. The statement shows a clear picture of the earning history…
File Under: Divorce, Family Law, Matrimonial & Family Law
October 10, 2019
What Does Family Law Litigation Mean?
Before getting into what family law litigation means, it is helpful for readers to understand the general definition of litigation. Litigation is the process of addressing disputes by filing or answering a complaint through the court system. Consequently, a litigator is a trial lawyer who represents clients in a court of law. So, family law…
File Under: Divorce, Matrimonial & Family Law
October 2, 2019
Protecting Personal Information in a New Jersey Divorce
The basic presumption in New Jersey is that Court records are open to the public. This means that anyone can go into a New Jersey courthouse and review a divorce file of a relative, friend, or even a stranger. Before irreconcilable differences became a viable option as a cause of action for divorce, many…
File Under: Divorce, Family Law, Matrimonial & Family Law
September 26, 2019
Blended Family? Think about this
More than half of the families in the United States were formed by remarriages or re-coupling of relationships. Based on current statistics, half of all marriages in the United States end in divorce. And, the average length of a marriage is seven years. With the ending of marriages, the subsequent remarriages or the forming of…
File Under: Custody, Divorce, Family Law, Matrimonial & Family Law
September 5, 2019
Equitable Distribution of Negative Equity
The factors that must be considered by the court for purposes of determining equitable distribution of assets and debts acquired during marriage are identified in N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23.1. Items included for purposes of equitable distribution are: marital properties vehicles bank accounts stock options retirement accounts mortgages credit card debts automobile loans any other assets and…
File Under: Divorce, Equitable Distribution, Family Law, Matrimonial & Family Law
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