Division of Retirement Accounts
Retirement accounts represent one of the significant assets distributed among couples in a New Jersey divorce. If you and your spouse are divorcing, funds in a 401k or other retirement accounts to which you have contributed during the marriage are subject to equitable distribution. New Jersey laws address equitable distribution of retirement...
Negotiating Child Custody During the Holidays
Your first holiday season following a divorce may be difficult. You may have celebrated the holidays with your former spouse and their family but are now no longer included in their festivities. When children are part of the equation, these feelings can be exponentially harder to sort out, especially if you and...
DV Procedures, Risk Assessments and Protective Orders
Domestic violence and non-domestic sexual assault can have serious consequences for both the victim and the perpetrator. The victim has to deal with the trauma of the assault, and the abuser will have a criminal record that could lead to unemployment, loss of child custody, jail time and heavy fines. This article...
The Unique Challenges of FD Cases
Non-dissolution family cases, with the docket FD, are defined as litigation involving claims arising out of a non-marital family-type relationship. These cases are treated differently than those of the same category relating to a married couple and have sometimes been referred to by judges as the “Wild West” of family law...
5 Time-Saving Tips to Prepare for Life After Coronavirus
As the world remains in isolation during this unprecedented crisis, many regular processes have come to a grinding halt. And while that may include most family law firms, our team continues to work to assist our clients in every way we can. Though you may be unable to execute your plans, whether...
Custody During COVID-19: How Does Social Distancing Affect Visitation?
As the coronavirus pandemic continues to affect daily life around the globe, many families are separated and self-isolating. Though the virus is seemingly beginning to wane, social distancing measures are still solidly intact in most states, including heavily-hit New Jersey. For parents who are separated and attempting to navigate shared custody and/or parenting...
Overview of the Divorce Process in New Jersey
Divorce is the dissolution of the marriage, allowing the parties to live separately and apart. Filing for divorce is a monumental life changing decision that may affect more than just the couple involved. When contemplating divorce there are numerous considerations such as parenting time and child support when the parties have children,...
Emergent Circumstances: What They Are and How They Are Approached
Distinguishing emergent and non-emergent circumstances is not always simple – that’s law for you – so this article seeks to give you the basics in preparation for pursuing emergency relief.
Distinguishing emergent and non-emergent circumstances is not always simple – that’s law for you – so this article seeks...
Filing Orders to Show Cause: What to Expect in New Jersey
An Order to Show Cause is a powerful tool for obtaining the support of the courts when emergent circumstances arise. Read on to learn how to file one and how they work.
pport of the courts when emergent circumstances arise. Read on to learn how to file one and...
Divorce is a Difficult Thing. Minimize the Burden For Your Child
Our divorce attorneys recommend taking the following measures to help your child process your divorce in a healthy way.
What Should You Do to Help Them?
While divorce will almost always negatively impact your child, we’ve discovered a few ways you can minimize the impact and help...