Small businesses help form the economic backbone of this country. Each year, millions of Americans start their own small business, and there are many more that have been in business for years, decades, or even longer. When you get married, you and your spouse are likely prepared to join forces and build your financial future…
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Who Gets the Family Dog?
Millions of Americans keep family pets, and dogs are the most popular selection. Dogs quickly become an integral part of a family unit. A divorce means breaking down and dividing the family unit, and when a dog is part of the family, the parties will need to consider what is to become of the dog. …
Read More »Appealing a Divorce Decree
There is a common saying that no one “wins” a divorce. After all, even if you get everything you ask the court for, your marriage is still over. However, there is still an undeniable difference between walking out of a divorce hearing having successfully argued for specific issues and walking out having lost on many…
Read More »Who Keeps the Engagement Ring?
Getting engaged is a very thrilling time. Two people agreeing to build their life together and face life’s challenges as a team is an exciting prospect. Planning the wedding and planning for all the years to come is an important time in the couple’s life. Traditionally, the engagement is started when one person presents another…
Read More »Can I Travel With My Child?
Sharing hobbies and interests with your child is one of the most rewarding experiences a parent can have. Helping a child to learn and grow is a wonderful part of parenting. Travelling with a child can be a great way to help provide a child with cultural enrichment or to meet and bond with family…
Read More »Stopping Spousal Support
Divorce is often an enormous milestone for most people. People often can see it as a watershed moment, and their lives can be measured by what came before the divorce and what came after. For most people, divorce is one of the most financially difficult events in their lives. Especially for spouses who have traditionally…
Read More »When You Have an Attorney and Your Spouse Doesn't
Deciding to get a divorce is a difficult and personal decision. Once you have made the choice to move forward with ending your marriage, your first step is likely to research and retain a family law attorney. However, just because you decide to hire a lawyer does not mean that your spouse will make the…
Read More »Co-Parenting and Technology
During a divorce or custody case, the court will make a decision regarding visitation and custody based on what is in the child’s best interest. What is in the child’s best interest will be decided based on a list of factors found in New Jersey statutes. The New Jersey legislature specifically recognizes that it is…
Read More »Do I Have to Divide My Retirement?
Planning for the future requires attention to many separate components. You will need to focus on the “big picture” of your overall goals, as well as having a narrower focus on the steps you need to take to achieve those goals. For most people, achieving these goals includes taking a close look at finances and…
Read More »Financial Mistakes in Divorce
Divorce is a watershed moment, where all events in your life are often thought of as what came before and what came after. The divorce will mean making some very important and sometimes challenging decisions, including what is best for your children, whether to switch careers, or where to live, just to name a few.…
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