Alimony, Child Support, Division of Assets after Death

Protecting the Futures of Clients across Ridgewood, Hackensack, Paramus, Teaneck, Fort Lee and Bergen County It's unpleasant to consider what will happen after we die, but if you’re in the middle of divorce or child support litigation and the division of assets, now is the time to start planning for that eventuality.  Generally support obligations, alimony or child support, end upon the death of the payer. Whether you eventually pay…Read More

Setting Aside a Judgment of Divorce in Bergen County

Divorce can be a damaging and traumatic experience. Having to go through a divorce in any family law court can be expensive, time consuming and emotionally draining, to say the least.  Division of assets, alimony, child custody and child support are among the many topics that can be difficult to work through and reach mutually agreeable terms. As with most unpleasant experiences many people try to either avoid dealing with it…Read More

Avoiding Unnecessary Financial Costs & Emotional Pitfalls in Your Bergen County Divorce

Litigation is a tool for protecting and enforcing your rights. Any family attorney would be remiss if they didn't emphasize in their initial consultation that litigation can be unpredictable, the resulting financial costs unknown, and the potentially devastating emotional toll it could take on yourself, your spouse, and any children you may have, if things get personal. Your choice on whether to take the case to trial must factor in objective criteria…Read More

Modifications to Bergen County Alimony and Child Support

Any divorce will bring with it a myriad of questions that will need to be answered as well as many difficult situations that will need to be resolved. These will always include division of assets and in many cases alimony, child custody and child support.  All of these issues are intertwined and any judgement will always be what the court finds to be most fair and in the best interest…Read More

Temporary Agreements During Divorce

The divorce process can take weeks, months, or even years in New Jersey. During this period, time does not stand still. Parents must continue to raise their children, and all divorcing couples must continue to support themselves as well. Temporary agreements to cover issues including child custody, child support, and alimony may be available for couples until their divorce settlement agreement is finalized. While not every issue can be resolved via a temporary agreement, many important…Read More

Cohabitation After Divorce Can Affect Alimony In Bergen County NJ

Divorce and Family Lawyers with Offices serving clients in Hackensack, Ridgewood, Paramus, Teaneck and Fort Lee. Call today for a fre consultation 201-397-1750 At Townsend, Tomaio & Newmark we have assisted thousands of couples navigate divorce or post-divorce situations like cohabitation.  We will help you consider the implications for these decisions, including effects on other areas of your life such as alimony and child support payments. You can leverage our years…Read More

Role of Attorneys in the Mediation Process

Alternatives to traditional litigation including mediation, arbitration, and collaborative divorce have become increasingly popular to settle many divorce and family law disputes. However, many clients are not clear on exactly how the mediation process works and how attorneys can be involved. There are actually several different ways in which a qualified mediation attorney can be involved in the mediation process dependent on the preferences of the parties involved. Today, our mediation attorneys will define mediators and mediation attorneys,…Read More

What is a No-Fault Divorce in Bergen County?

Though New Jersey has one of the lowest divorce rates in the nation sadly, even here, not all marriages stand the test of time.  Many things can lead to divorce; from infidelity to domestic violence.  However in some cases a "no fault" divorce can be petitioned to the family courts. In such cases the person filing for the divorce is not assigning particular blame but feels that the marriage should…Read More

Common Mistakes During Divorce in New Jersey

The divorce process in New Jersey can be quite complex. Not only are there practical and legal requirements to see that your divorce is completed, but there are also a litany of financial and personal issues to resolve as well. Many individuals going through a divorce make easily avoidable mistakes simply due to a lack of understanding of how the process works. Today, our divorce attorneys will identify some commonly made mistakes and how…Read More

Why Hire an Alimony Attorney in Bergen County, NJ?

Most couples going through a divorce will need to resolve issues such as the division of marital assets, child support, and child custody, and alimony. Alimony is a type of financial support from one former spouse to another which can be used for a multitude of reasons. Alimony considerations also have the dubious honor of being the most "free-form" of all of primary issues of many divorces. In other words, while child support is generally calculated using…Read More

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