In a New Jersey divorce involving children, there are two major aspects of custody that must be resolved. The first being legal custody. In New Jersey joint legal custody is awarded by the courts the vast majority of the time. Joint legal custody means that both parents have an equal say in all major decisions… Read More
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Don’t be Stupid When Going Through the Divorce Process
When going through a divorce it is important to remember the long-term ramifications of any decisions that you make . Oftentimes people are emotional when going through this process and they make decisions that they do not realize will affect them for many years to come . In order to avoid making mistakes that can… Read More
Don’t be Ignorant when Going Through a Divorce
When contemplating or going through the divorce process in New Jersey, you must make sure that you have the requisite understanding of all of the financial aspects of your marriage . It would make a lot of sense to conduct a financial inventory prior to scheduling your initial consult with the divorce attorney. The financial… Read More
How to Decide if you Should File for Divorce
The decision of whether to file for divorce is no doubt a very difficult decision. No one can decide the question for you. You must make that determination. It is a decision that should be thought through very carefully. Everyone has different reasons for contemplating a divorce filing. If you are unsure as to what… Read More
Child Custody Travel Battles
When two people go through a divorce it is very difficult emotionally and logistically, but when children are involved it may become even more difficult for everyone including the child. Summer is a common time for vacations making any travels happening out of the state or country a challenge for visitation and child custody rights…. Read More
What is the Difference Between Collaborative Divorce and Divorce Mediation
New Jersey couples that are seeking to dissolve their marriages without the stress and of litigation often turn to alternative resolutions such as collaborative divorce or divorce mediation. The goals of both approaches are to allow couples to reach mutually satisfactory settlements in the divorce process (instead of the unpredictable outcomes in court), save money,… Read More
A Consultation with a New Jersey Divorce Attorney Is More Than “Free”
Many divorce and family law attorneys generally offer free consultations. But have you really thought about what that means to you and your situation? Maybe you’re wondering: what do you get out of it? Is it advice and direction? Is it an opportunity for the divorce attorney to give you their quote? Or is it… Read More
How “Real” is your Love? Celebrity Divorce
Anyone with access to tv and the internet probably knows more about the Kardashian clan than they know about their own family. The family has fully broadcasted their ups and downs as well as weddings and divorces on Keeping Up with the Kardashians reality show. Amidst allegations of infidelity and drug abuse, Khloe Kardashian filed… Read More
Finding Humor through a Divorce
Divorce is one of the most stressful things children and adults go through. Anger, hurt, sadness, confusion, frustration and resentment are very real (and reasonable) emotions throughout the entire separation process. Yes it’s true, divorce is not funny, but sometimes you have to laugh to get through and lead a joyful life again. Staying stuck… Read More
Domestic Violence and Gun Permits
Most people know that convicted felons can’t own guns. This is based on state and federal laws that make it illegal for an ex-felon to possess firearms. New Jersey regulates the possession and use of concealed weapons, including guns and explosives; however, the gun permit application in New Jersey does not mention dismissed charges. In… Read More
