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Why You Should Sign a Prenuptial Agreement
| 03-Jul-2017Categories: DivorceWhy Every New Jersey Couple Should Consider a Prenuptial Agreement Many people are hesitant to bring up the idea of a prenuptial agreement with their fiancee or spouse. They fear that by bringing up the idea of protecting themselves...
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Divorcing an Abusive or Violent Spouse
| 19-Jun-2017Categories: Divorce, Domestic Violence, Family LawSafely Divorce an Abusive Spouse in New Jersey Many victims of domestic violence and abuse fear that, should they file for divorce, they may only antagonize their abuser, and risk the safety of themselves and potentially their children. The...
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Can I Pay Child Support Directly To My Child?
| 30-May-2017Categories: Child SupportHow to Request Direct Child Support Payments to Your Child in Ocean County One of the most important aspects of any divorce settlement is the component of child support. Child support is determined in New Jersey using very specific...
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How Old Does a Child Need to Be to Speak to a Judge in a NJ Custody Case?
| 19-May-2017Categories: Child Custody, Child Visitation, Family LawWhen Can Your Child’s Voice Be Heard? Understanding Age Requirements for Testimony in New Jersey Custody Cases When it comes to child custody and visitation, it can often be difficult for divorcing parents to reach an agreement regarding both...
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Your Divorce Attorney Needs to Know
| 11-May-2017Categories: DivorceWhy You Must Tell Your NJ Divorce Lawyer Everything | Complete Disclosure Every divorce is different, but one thing they all have in common is that individuals involved in a divorce want to keep their family’s matters private. While...
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Retirement and Alimony Modifications
| 24-Apr-2017Categories: AlimonyRetirement and Alimony Modification in New Jersey: Planning Before You Retire If you are currently paying alimony, and thinking about retiring, you probably understand the difficult position you are in. Your alimony payments are at least partially based on...
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Can I Get a Divorce in NJ even if my Spouse Doesn’t Want One?
| 05-Apr-2017Categories: DivorceCan I Get Divorced in New Jersey If My Spouse Refuses? Your Rights Explained Many of our Ocean County clients are unsure of their rights in New Jersey when they want to divorce but their spouse doesn’t. The simple...
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What To Do If You Are Served With Divorce Papers
| 10-Mar-2017Categories: Divorce, Family LawYou get a knock on your door and a person you never met is standing there. They ask you for your name and hand you papers and leave. You go...
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A Follow Up Domestic Violence Discussion To The “The Dark Side Of Divorce”
| 10-Mar-2017Categories: Domestic Violence, Family LawIn an earlier blog, we had reported about the horrific killing of Tamara Seidle, mother of nine children and ex-wife of Neptune Police Sergeant Phillip Seidle. Specifically, Tamara was allegedly...
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Obtaining Alimony After a Divorce
| 13-May-2016Categories: Alimony, Family Law"Final" orders entered at the conclusion of a divorce, such as child support and spousal support, can be modified under certain circumstances. But can a court "reopen" a finalized divorce to award alimony if the court did not previously...
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