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10/22/19
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 More9/6/19
The Secret to Successful Family Business NegotiationsFamily members in business together often engage in negotiations that vary from negotiations between family members and other employees to those with customers, vendors, or investors. And the stakes can run high in terms of risk of the number of dollars or even the future of the family business. So how can you, as a family business owner, best position yourself for success in your next...Read More8/30/19
What You Wish You Knew Before Going to Family CourtAll too often, separated and divorced spouses find themselves steeped in legal fees that can range well into the tens of thousands of dollars with no end in sight. And even then, They’re often no closer to a divorce or a post-divorce court decision (on terminating alimony, modifying child support and/or paying for college or other child expenses). If you’re separated or divorced ( or...Read More8/23/19
The Secret to Successfully Reaching Agreements and Getting What You WantConflicts and disputes are a way of life. We simply can’t avoid them. Especially with the people closest to us like family, friends, and coworkers. So, when disputes inevitably arise, how can we resolve them while maintaining our important relationships? For ex-spouses with children, it’s particularly important for the children’s well-being to reach successful agreements in the face of emotionally driven conflict. And legal fees can...Read More8/14/19
Dating while Separated? What You Need to Know First…You’ve decided to get a divorce. You’re starting to think about moving on. You might start noticing other people and begin to think about dating. Before taking that step, however, you need to know the potential consequences on the divorce. There is no “legal separation” in New Jersey. Unlike some other states, New Jersey law does not recognize “legal separation.” So, even though you might...Read More