Regardless of whether it is a positive choice for the family, divorce can be hard. When children are in the picture, an already difficult situation can take on an added layer of complexity. Even young children are intelligent and sensitive to emotional cues from their parents. When telling a child about divorce, there are a […]
Going through a divorce is a difficult time under the best of circumstances. The sudden change, feelings of loss, and uncertainty moving forward can all be incredibly difficult on both spouses and their families. While an experienced attorney cannot make all of these problems go away, a capable attorney will be able to handle the ins […]
Child Custody is amongst the most important if not the most important considerations for many unmarried parents or parents going through a divorce. When domestic violence is a factor as well, the stakes are raised even higher. For our clients, the best interests of the children always takes priority number one. Child custody judgements will certainly weigh a […]
“Permanent Alimony” is a misnomer. Alimony agreements and terms may be modified or even terminated under the proper circumstances and are far from permanent. To clarify this potentially confusing terminology, “permanent alimony” was renamed “open duration alimony” in the state of New Jersey as of 2014. Open duration alimony statutes were also changed in 2014, resulting in a […]
In a recent television interview by News12 New Jersey, Governor-Elect Phil Murphy made it clear that the legalization of marijuana in New Jersey would be a legislative priority in 2018. He went on to state that he intended to sign into law many of the marijuana legalization proposals already being discussed in the State Legislature, […]
Many times during a divorce, there will be some dispute over how child custody and visitation should be handled before a final agreement is in place. When this is the case, one parent or the other can request the courts to conduct a temporary child custody hearing, and make a parenting-time schedule to be observed […]
When it comes to hiring a Union County divorce attorney, something very highly recommended that anyone going through a divorce in Union County should do, there are two different ways that your attorney may charge you for their services, either a one-time flat fee, or on a retainer fee basis. While it may be tempting […]
Palimony is very similar concept to that of alimony in that it is designed to protect individuals who have traditionally been financially dependent on their partner in the case that their relationship ends. The primary difference between the two is that alimony is awarded (when applicable) in situations where a married couple divorces, while palimony […]
For many people, their dog, cat, bird, turtle etc is more than just a pet, they are a close friend, and member of the family. And as difficult as resolving issues such as child custody, child support, spousal support, and the division of assets can be during a divorce, for many couples deciding custody of […]
Adam Martignetti, 44, was sentenced to a year in prison by a Trenton, NJ federal court last Thursday, October 12th. In a possibly laughable turn of events, Martignetti was charged with committing the same crimes his boss, Robert R. Dattilo, was also charged and sentenced for almost two years ago. Lumber Company Commits Mail and […]
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