Serving Clients with Family-Law related issues across Union, Essex, and Middlesex Counties with offices in Linden, NJ To be considered “married” in New Jersey, a couple has to obtain a valid marriage license and have a ceremony performed by an authorized person, society, institution, or organization to solemnize the marriage. Failure to obtain a license […]
Talented Family Law Attorneys providing counsel in Westfield, Elizabeth, Union, Linden, and the greater Union County Area. The legislation was moved forward on the New Jersey Legislature, influencing any palimony agreements that may have been enforced before 2010. This law or bill might significantly impact the legal validity of this type of financial agreement that […]
Tips to Pivot An Emotionally Difficult Separation into a Positive & Mutually Beneficial Co-Parenting Relationship Love carries an element of risk. For many who make what they believe is an unbreakable marriage vow to love their partner “till death do you part,” they never expect to fail (i.e., divorce, separate, or even go so far […]
After a divorce, ex-spouses move in their own life directions and continue their growth. The arrangements put forth in a divorce agreement sometimes do not fit with the emerging circumstances of one or both exes after a period of time. When this happens, modifications must be made to the divorce agreement. There are various reasons […]
If you’re considering divorce, you need to know the four general divorce options: Do-It-Yourself, Mediated, Collaborative, and Litigated. There are upsides and downsides to each one. Do It Yourself Divorce We urge you strongly not to proceed with a do-it-yourself divorce! Divorce is complicated, financially and legally. In a do-it-yourself divorce, you could easily make […]
Read on to learn more about how to protect your children’s rightful savings from an ex. Linden Divorce and Family Lawyer is here to protect you and your children. Going through a divorce is an often messy and complicated process. Shuffling joint savings and assets into compartments that are fair to each spouse and protect […]
Divorce is not a cheap ordeal. Read on to learn more about the cost of divorce, and how to fund the process. The cost of a divorce varies greatly and depends upon a number of factors, including whether you and your spouse are undergoing private mediation or litigation, how many marital assets you have, and […]
Through his work on behalf of those who find themselves in the throes of the New Jersey legal system, Mr. Cooper has developed a solid reputation built on honest and active communication with his clients. Do I need an attorney for my divorce case? My simple answer in most cases is yes. If you have […]
Compartmentalization is one of the best ways to deal with your divorce so you can get on with your life in Linden, Cranford, Elizabeth, and across Union County Though the feelings surrounding divorce can be intense it doesn’t mean you should respond with the same intensity. In truth, extreme reactions can make the situation much […]
Providing assistance to our clients Clark, Roselle, Garwood, Elizabeth, and throughout Union and Essex Counties, and northern Middlesex County. In the State of New Jersey, as with most other states, divorce law is constantly evolving with the goal of becoming more fair and reflective of the needs of each spouse post-divorce. This is especially true […]
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