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9/20/19
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 More8/8/19
How to Win an Argument – and Save Your RelationshipIt’s inevitable. You find yourself in the midst of an argument with a loved one or other important relationship. A typical argument with your spouse might go something like this. You get home after a trying day of work. You look forward to plopping yourself on the couch to unwind. But instead, your spouse comes at you with “ Or perhaps your mother left you...Read More7/31/19
How to Get 50/50 Child Custody in Your New Jersey DivorceAs a separated or divorcing parent, you might be curious about your chances for “equal” or “50/50” child custody in your New Jersey divorce. First, it’s important to recognize the huge benefit for parents and kids when divorcing parents reach their own custody and parenting time agreement out of court. By reaching custody and parenting time agreements out of court, divorcing parents can save much...Read More7/23/19
5 Questions to Ask Before Getting a Divorce that Could Save Your MarriageThe decision to divorce is often made with much frustration, anger, and disappointment. That’s why it’s important to take a moment to step back from the painful emotions associated with divorce and look at things objectively from a calmer perspective. Asking yourself the right questions before contacting a lawyer or mediator can help make a divorce more amicable. It can even save the marriage. That’s what...Read More7/18/19
Quick Guide to Successful First Offers in Your Business NegotiationsIf you’re a business professional or owner, chances are you negotiate often. Similarly, as a lawyer for over 25 years, virtually 100% of my cases are settled out of court. And I’ve learned some key tips along the way that I now share when coaching business clients. This post offers those tips on making the first offer in negotiations. Perhaps you’re aware of the widespread assumption that...Read More