New Jersey Family Law Blog
One demographic’s new take on an oft-maligned legal contract
Taboo. That is a word once commonly linked with a specific legal instrument relevant in the family law realm. Other synonyms and tandem terms often accompanied it, all being commonly aligned with the notion that the tool – namely, a prenuptial agreement – spelled...
How is child custody determined in New Jersey?
Custody issues are the primary concern for most parents going through a divorce. When deciding custody, the court’s primary concern is to find the best situation for the child. In most cases here in New Jersey, the court wants both parents to continue to be involved...
Prenuptial agreement can be essential in high asset divorce
Love is in the air, and wedding bells are ringing. As the New Jersey couple prepares to walk down the aisle, their thoughts are on love and building a life together. Thoughts of a high asset divorce and the need for a prenuptial agreement are often not in the...
Timing can have financial consequences when it comes to alimony
Some say that numbers don't lie. Yet, there are times when the numbers just don't seem to add up and something just doesn't appear to be right. When it come to determining the amount of alimony that a New Jersey spouse will be responsible for paying, it may be...
How staying at home impacts mothers during divorce proceedings
It’s never easy going through a divorce. Even under the best of circumstances and most equitable breakups, this is a difficult experience to go through. Finding an equitable division of marital assets can become more complicated when one spouse is a stay-at-home...
High asset divorce needs special tax considerations
Taxes can be a stressful subject for anyone. Adding a divorce into the equation can make taxes particularly trying, especially for those with a higher income level. Fortunately, experts have several suggestions for anyone here in New Jersey who may go through a high...
Legal parentage remains a concern in same-sex couple divorces
Becoming a parent is a dream for many New Jersey residents. Same-sex couples deserve to make this dream a reality just as traditional couples do. However, when it comes to same-sex divorces, the question of legal parentage remains substantially different from...
Think long-term during high asset divorce
Even spouses who have considerable wealth may have to face the fact that they will be making adjustments after they divorce. When the income is divided and the households doubled, it may mean rearranging the budget to maintain a certain standard of living. However,...
Hidden assets and their implications on a high asset divorce
When a New Jersey couple decides to move forward with the process of ending a marriage, it requires the division of all marital assets. The financial implications of a a divorce are significant for both parties, especially a high asset divorce. If one spouse decides...
Which parent can claim kids on taxes after divorce?
The first couple of years after a divorce can be challenging for New Jersey residents, especially those who share children with a former spouse. For same-sex couples with kids, determining which parent has the right to claim the children as dependents on their taxes...
