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11/21/19
The Surprising Scoop on Mediation that Everyone Should KnowWhile you might have heard of mediation, very little is known to the public about what mediation really is and the many ways it can be used to derail the high cost of conflict. This post gives you the lowdown on mediation – the surprising scoop and its many benefits that everyone should know. As most lawsuits settle before the judge decides, litigants are increasingly...Read More11/13/19
Three Tips to Successfully Sidestep Family Drama this Holiday SeasonWith Thanksgiving rapidly approaching, you might expect to spend more time with family. And with certain family members, it might be more time than you’d prefer. While the holidays are often portrayed in the media as a joyous time lovingly shared with close-knit families, reality can be anything but. There are the obligatory family gatherings with all the usual suspects. They might include The Political Ranter,...Read More11/5/19
Three Ways to Decide Custody and Parenting Time in Your New Jersey DivorceIf you have kids and are separated from your spouse or considering divorce, this post is for you. Generally, before resolving the finances of your divorce, such as alimony or division of marital assets, custody and parenting time arrangements will need to be made for your children. These arrangements are typically finalized in a written legal document obtained in the following 3 ways. 1. Mutual agreement In New...Read More10/28/19
How Much Child Support Can You Expect to Pay In Your New Jersey Divorce?Divorced parents in New Jersey are legally obligated to financially support their children until emancipation. A child is most commonly deemed emancipated upon age 19 or completion of a full-time college education. So if you’re separated or divorcing from your spouse, how much child support can you expect to pay in New Jersey? The amount of child support is generally calculated once you and your...Read More10/22/19
Four Key Ways to Save the Family Business from Sibling SquabblesSurprisingly, according to a When two or more siblings work in the family business, hostilities from old sibling rivalries can jeopardize the very survival of the business in the wake of the founder’s impending retirement or death. What causes sibling rivalries in the first place? Oftentimes, siblings receive unequal treatment or affection from one or both parents while growing up. Or parents and other relatives label each...Read More10/15/19
Save Big on Divorce Lawyer Fees with this Eight-Step Do-It-Yourself Divorce PlanThe key to getting a Judgment of Divorce from the court is for both you and your spouse to first sign a divorce agreement, commonly called a Marital Settlement Agreement. The Marital Settlement Agreement resolves all issues relating to your marriage. These typically include If you and your spouse are both committed to settling your divorce between yourselves (preferably with legal advice for each of...Read More10/7/19
How Marital Mediation Can Help Save Your MarriageIt’s not uncommon for couples to struggle in bad marriages, often for many years. In such instances, while the marriage might not be good or even healthy, it’s not quite bad enough for divorce. Some couples consider getting help with marriage counseling. What many don’t know, however, is there’s an alternative that can save your marriage. It’s called marital mediation, where couples work together with...Read More9/30/19
Can You Avoid Getting Lawyers Involved in Your Divorce?Divorce lawyers – could easily be one of the most hated groups of individuals out there (second only perhaps to “lawyers” in general…) So, it’s no wonder many separated or divorcing spouses are reluctant to get lawyers involved. And I get it – many divorce and family lawyers are overpriced and needlessly aggressive. There are certainly plenty of horror stories involving long, drawn, out, painful...Read More9/20/19
Four Actions to Take Now to Protect Your Family Business in DivorceIf you own a family business with other family members, this article gives you 4 ways to protect the family business if one family member-owner were to get a divorce. In New Jersey, the spouse of a family business owner could acquire ownership rights in the business simply by being married. Therefore, the time to protect your family business is now. Because once the divorce papers...Read More9/13/19
Three Things No One Tells You About Divorce MediationDivorce mediation is when you and your spouse enlist a neutral third party to help you agree on things like child custody, parenting time with your children, alimony, and division of marital assets and debts. Divorce mediation is voluntary, so either you or your spouse can withdraw at any time. And divorce mediation can often save you money on lawyer fees. Because once a divorce...Read More