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  • Qualified Legal Help Serves Birdnesting Divorces in NJ

    NBC News recently looked at the pros and cons of “birdnesting” among divorcing couples, where splitting spouses keep the marital residence and share a separate apartment when not with the children. The biggest touted benefit of such arrangements is keep continuity for the children. Research shows that the best way to avoid risking the well-being of kids going through divorce, is to keep it as ...
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  • Financial Planning for Divorce in 2019

    We recently wrote about changing tax implications and their impact on future divorce cases in New Jersey. However, taxes are far from the only financial implication when it comes to divorce. Forbes recently reported common money mistakes often made during a divorce. For many, the holidays are a joyous time. But for many others, it will be their last holiday together. Annual statistics show most ...
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  • Tax Changes Will Impact New Jersey Divorces in 2019

    A recent article in The New York Times questioned whether pending changes to the federal tax code are reason enough to hurry a divorce before the ball drops in Times Square on the new year. Our Middlesex County divorce lawyers can give you a real firm “maybe.” Yes, the changes will have a real impact on many divorces next year. But when it comes to a ending your relationship, planning is probably ...
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  • Changes to NJ Spousal Support Next Year

    A reader recently wrote to NJ.com , asking if he could use a lump sum to pay off his alimony commitment to his ex-wife. Financial planners weighed in with formulas, calculators and other advice, including the possible tax implications. Nobody suggested consulting a New Jersey divorce attorney, or even mentioned making such an arrangement legally binding. Tax planners did note alimony is a ...
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  • Mediation: A Law firm That Goes the Extra Mile

    Attorneys and law firms have the power to influence important decisions that impact the lives of their clients. However, when it comes to legal proceedings, there is more than one way to resolve pending issues. While litigation is often the most common course of action, it is not always the best fit for every case. There is another equally valuable method available for resolving your matter that ...
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  • Cryptocurrency and Equitable Division in NJ Divorce

    The New Jersey Law Journal recently tackled the issue of the impact of Bitcoin and cryptocurrency on divorce. While you have likely heard (and are no-doubt tired of hearing) about the cryptocurrency craze, the article highlights the challenge of accounting for all assets of a divorcing household in today’s digital world. “Volatile in value and potentially difficult to trace, Bitcoin and other ...
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  • What Can We Learn from Celebrity Divorces?

    The New Jersey Herald is reporting several high-profile divorces , including Jesse Jackson Jr.’s divorce nearly 5 years after the couple pleaded guilty to criminal fraud charges, and Rudy Giuliani’s pending split from his third wife after nearly 15 years of marriage. The Jacksons split after 27 years of marriage. In August 2013, they pleaded guilty to misusing approximately $750,000 in campaign ...
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  • Bird Nesting No Easy Answer for Divorcing Couples in NJ

    CNBC recently took a look at so-called bird nesting, whereby a divorcing couple alternate residing in the marital home with the children. Family law attorneys in East Brunswick have seen this fad grow in popularity in recent years. Couples should be aware of the complications inherent in such arrangements, as it often makes it more difficult to separate yourself financially from a former partner. ...
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  • Divorce in New Jersey: Fault or No-Fault

    No-Fault divorces in New Jersey first became an option in 2007, and since then have become the primary legal means of divorce for most splitting couples in New Jersey. Choosing an experienced divorce lawyer is important, regardless of whether you are choosing a no-fault or fault based divorce. In fact, a free consultation with an experienced divorce attorney may help determine the best course of ...
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  • Protecting the Future when Divorcing Late

    A number of recent news articles in the New York Times and elsewhere are noting some of the special challenges faced by those divorcing later in life. Divorce attorneys in New Jersey continue to see an increase in the number of so-called “gray divorces” as baby boomers become empty nesters and head into retirement in record numbers. The American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers is among those ...
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  • New Jersey Divorce - Online Legal Help is No Bargain

    The New York Times reports Denmark’s high divorce rates have prompted lawmakers there to introduce a three-month “reflection period” before a divorce can take effect. Rising divorce rates are being blamed at least in part on quickie online divorces available for as little as $60. Denmark is among the nations that have made significant advances in online records. Most Danes over the age of 16 can ...
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  • How Long Will My New Jersey Alimony Last?

    How Long Will My New Jersey Alimony Last? Financial planning in New Jersey divorce cases is essential one’s long-term financial security. Alimony is often an important asset that many divorcees rely upon to get through the initial financial impact of divorce. But how long will your alimony last? The best Edison alimony attorneys fight hard to obtain a fair sum, but know clients receiving payments ...
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  • Making a Fresh Financial Start After a Divorce

    New Jersey divorce often brings many changes, often painful or unpleasant, to one’s life. However, it can also be an opportunity for a fresh start. Property division orders in a divorce decree can set the stage for effective long-term financial security, which is why having an experienced Colts Neck divorce attorney handling your case is so imperative. A comprehensive financial strategy before, ...
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  • New Laws Expand Protections for New Jersey Domestic Violence Victims

    Just before leaving office, New Jersey Governor Chris Christie signed two domestic violence bills into law. These measures expand protections for victims of domestic violence in New Jersey. Legal protections are an important part of a comprehensive safety plan for those who feel unsafe in their family or romantic relationships. With support from social service agencies, legally-binding court ...
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  • Same-Sex Divorces Spur Bitter Custody Battles in New Jersey Divorce Courts

    When the U.S. Supreme Court legalized same-sex marriage in June 2015, it was a victory for same-sex couples and families seeking equal recognition under the law. It also inevitably opened the door to same-sex divorces. These have given rise to new and complicated legal issues being addressed in a patchwork of case law in state courts. While many property disputes that commonly arise in divorce ...
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  • How to Seek a Change in Child Custody, Child Support or Visitation

    Many parents are not aware that child custody, visitation and child support orders can be modified after they have been entered by a court. A parent seeking modification must meet the legal standard and support his or her petition with evidence that the standard is met by the facts of the particular case. This can be challenging, but not impossible. With the advice and experience of a New ...
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  • Proposed Changes to New Jersey Child Custody Laws Would Radically Change Joint Custody

    Like many other states, New Jersey statutes and case law allows family court judges great flexibility to make custody orders that serve the best interests of the children involved in family disputes. Almost any custody arrangement can be ordered so long as it is supported by the court’s finding that the action is in the child’s best interest. Now, state lawmakers are looking to overhaul this basic ...
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  • A Grandparent's Visitation Rights Under New Jersey Law

    The New Jersey statutes allow both grandparents and siblings to seek visitation orders from a family court. This process allows family members to protect their right to visit minor grandchildren and siblings. Unfortunately, the process for obtaining such an order from the court is not as simple as citing the statutes. Extensive case law has created difficult legal hurdles for grandparents to ...
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  • How Parental Alienation Can Impact Your Legal Rights

    Parental alienation is an unfortunate consequence of some divorces which many parents do not learn about until it has already occurred. When a child becomes emotionally estranged from a parent, that parent’s legal custody rights can be impacted as a result. It is important to recognize the early warning signs of parental alienation so that the parent can re-establish frequent and meaningful ...
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  • Divorce is Creating Bigger Families - and More Family Disputes - in New Jersey

    The American family is changing, expanding and adapting in many new ways. Assisted reproductive technology is making it possible for more individuals and couples to become parents than ever before. Meanwhile, divorce and remarriage continues to expand the American family to stepparents, stepchildren, as well as aunts, uncles, cousins and grandparents who can effectively double a person’s extended ...
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  • How the Recent Tax Overhaul Will Affect New Jersey Divorce Litigants

    The major federal tax overhaul signed into law in late 2017 will affect many different financial aspects of American life. One consequence of the bill has received little media attention but is likely to have significant implications for New Jersey divorce cases. This provision changes the tax structure of alimony payments. As our Monmouth County divorce attorneys can explain, under the existing ...
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  • Protecting a New Jersey Restraining Order From Legal Challenges

    For many New Jersey residents in unsafe home situations, a restraining order is an important part of an overall safety plan. Restraining orders can be appealed through court process. While this is a necessary part of a fair legal system, it means the order isn’t necessarily finalized once the judge approves it. By understanding the New Jersey restraining order process, plaintiffs can be better ...
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  • New Year's Resolutions For New Jersey Parents Who Share Joint Custody

    New Year’s Resolutions For New Jersey Parents Who Share Joint Custody January is a time for resolutions. Many take the opportunity of a new year to set goals for the future and make plans for those goals to become reality. For New Jersey parents who share joint custody of their children, January can also be a time to reevaluate co-parenting strategies. Shared custody is a difficult endeavor that ...
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  • Why Divorce Rates Can Spike in January

    New research has confirmed what New Jersey divorce attorneys have long known from anecdotal evidence: people tend to file for divorce after the holidays. CNBC reports researchers from the University of Washington found two peaks in divorce filings at March and August. These timeframes coincide with an end to the winter and summer holiday seasons. Further, according to data published in the ...
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  • How to Prevent Parental Alienation During & After Divorce

    Divorce is a stressful and emotionally traumatic process. Tensions and tempers may rise between the divorcing spouses, and children are often caught in the middle. Even after the divorce, one parent may try to influence the children against the other parent through subtle or overt techniques. This is known as parental alienation. Studies have shown that parental alienation causes emotional harm to ...
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