Many individuals in New Jersey already know that a divorce can be expensive. One spouse taking over assets that previously belonged to the other as part of a divorce agreement will not typically result in additional tax payments. However, restructuring these assets in...
Year: 2020
What happens if we don’t agree in mediation?
Family law mediation can be a great way for couples who are going through a divorce or a custody dispute affordably. The reason is that, with the help of the mediator, the couple can relatively quickly come to an agreement without having to go through the time,...
Other ways of resolving custody disputes without a court fight
Mediation is one way New Jersey parents can resolve their custody and parenting time disputes. Mediation is an option Mediation is a way New Jersey parents can talk about and come up with an agreeable parenting plan without going to court. While the trained mediator...
Experts that may be utilized during a divorce
When people in New Jersey marry they legally begin sharing their lives. This includes sharing their finances and assets. In many situations it does not matter whether one spouse earns all the money or if certain assets are titled in the name of only one spouse. Those...
Gaining financial clarity during a divorce
The end of a marriage is a difficult reality to accept. However, with a divorce rate still lingering around 50%, couples in New Jersey and elsewhere should realize that divorce is always a possibility whether they just go married or have been married for decades. When...
How do I decide if I need a divorce lawyer?
For Jersey City residents thinking of divorce, the first question is usually, “Do I need a divorce lawyer?” While the New Jersey court system recommends contacting a divorce lawyer before filing anything, not everyone needs a lawyer. When looking at court forms, it is...
Post-divorce modifications and how to make one
Child support and child custody are important divorce-related issues that commonly need to be resolved during the divorce process. Additionally, following a divorce and after these issues have been resolved, it may be necessary to modify either child support or child...
Equitable property division in New Jersey
Property division is an important part of the divorce process for divorcing couples. It is helpful for divorcing couples to know how property division is determined so they can anticipate a property division settlement agreement and prioritize and protect their...
A journey through the divorce mediation process
The divorce mediation process can be beneficial for divorcing couples and their families in a variety of different ways. As a result, it is helpful for divorcing couples to understand what the divorce mediation process looks like and to know what to expect from it....
How is child custody determined in New Jersey?
Child custody concerns usually rank high on the list couples entering the divorce process may have. Because of this, it is helpful for them to be prepared for the child custody process and to understand how child custody is determined. The family law court will seek...