Under the new federal tax law, can no longer deduct your alimony payments on your federal income tax returns. So, if you’re separated or considering divorce, it’s important to know what kind of potential alimony obligation you might be facing,…
It’s hard enough facing the prospect of divorce. You never expected to have to deal with a divorce lawyer. Nobody does. You might know you should talk to a lawyer. Yet you might be reluctant. You just want what’s fair.…
What causes divorce? As a divorce lawyer for over 20 years, I am entrusted with the most intimate details of the intensely personal stories of my clients. And I am honored and humbled by their trust in me to walk beside…
It’s common to assume your spouse is automatically entitled to “half” of your pension or other retirement assets if you divorce. This is really not accurate, however. First of all, in New Jersey, marital assets including retirement assets, are distributed “equitably”…
It’s very common for divorcing spouses to have shared access to computers, devices or online accounts, even after they physically separate. If you’re separated or considering divorce, it’s essential to take immediate steps to protect your online privacy. This can…
There’s no question about it – divorce can be one of the most difficult times in your life. Seemingly in an instant, the world as you know it turns upside down. And then the holidays approach. Where you might have always…
One of the most common divorce questions is how long the divorce will take to be finalized. The short answer is – it depends. Since no one marriage is exactly alike, each divorce is uniquely different. New Jersey family courts,…
This is a pivotal time in your life. You want a divorce but you don’t know where to turn. Divorce goes right to the heart of our deepest insecurities. Feelings of failure, loss and abandonment can be overwhelming. You walk around…
As a family lawyer for the past 20 years, I’ve seen the same mistakes made time and time again by people going through divorce. And what many lawyers unfortunately don’t tell you (nor necessarily intentionally) is that these mistakes are costly and can be…
Many spouses considering divorce think their divorce should be simple and there’s no need to get lawyers involved. After all, it’s a common belief that lawyers mean fighting and expensive legal fees. What divorcing spouses often don’t realize, however, is that…
