Whose Last Name Does the Child Carry Post-Divorce?
In New Jersey as in other states discussing children and parenting legal issues, the tradition of a child taking his…
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No Child Left Behind: Moving with Your Children Post-Divorce
Your boss tells you they’re closing down the branch office you work for and moving your job to a city…
Take These 5 Steps Before Filing For Divorce
There is plenty of step-by-step advice out there on how to file for divorce. But in our experience, there’s almost…
4 Key Traits for Finding the Best Divorce Lawyer & Questions to Ask
You’ve come to the end of the road: your marriage isn’t working, and you want out. But you don’t know…
Pet Peeves in Divorce Court: Deciding Custody of Animal Companions
For many of us, our pets are just like children. In recent decades, the question of “pet custody” has become…
Divorce After 50 — What’s Different About It?
The Wall Street Journal recently reported on a divorce boom among the over-50 crowd. “Gray divorce” is on the increase…
Alimony Reform Close, But What Can You Do Now to Reduce Spousal Support?
Alimony reform is in the air in New Jersey. Following the lead of Massachusetts and Florida, legislation is being introduced…
Domestic Violence & Restraining Orders: What to Worry About With the New Jersey Process
The horrifying case of a New Jersey women stabbed 27 times by her ex-boyfriend who ignored a restraining order is…
Divorce Tax Mistakes to Avoid
Ending a marriage is difficult enough. But if you're recently separated or divorced, you have the added burden of figuring…
Who Gets the House in a Divorce?
You’ve lived there for 20 years. Now one of you has to leave. And a central question in divorce is:…