One of the most difficult things a parent can endure is losing custody of their child. If you were denied joint custody of your child, you must continue reading and reach out to our experienced New Jersey child visitation attorneys to learn more about how we can help you through the legal process going forward. Here are some of the questions you may have: What is sole custody? When spouses…Read More
When parents get divorced, they both understandably want to spend time with their children and raise them according to their values. Unfortunately, in a contested divorce, both spouses may feel as though they do not get a fair shake in regards to their child custody terms. There is a stigma associated with child custody and fatherhood, which is essential that courts care more about keeping children with their mother, as…Read More
In the months or years following a divorce, your life, rather obviously, will not be exactly the same as it was at the time of your filing. If you have experienced a significant change in circumstances, there is a good chance you may wish to change the terms of your divorce accordingly. If you are in this situation, you may be wondering the best way to do so. Here are…Read More
Family law courts are often the site of some of the most emotional legal decisions. Issues such as divorce, child support and child custody can tear at the heart of any family. Often overlooked in this sea of emotion are grand-parents. Grandparents' visitation rights often fall as secondary considerations if they are considered at all. However, this can be a grave tragedy as many grand-parents have very close and loving…Read More
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
Our Divorce and Family Law Mediators serve clients in Hackensack, Paramus, Teaneck, Ridgewood and across Bergen County NJ Divorce is difficult for everyone involved. It can also be hard on children whose parents are now at odds and in many cases may even be fighting over custody. Even young children can often feel the tension and anger which often arises in such a contentious situation. Most parents would agree that…Read More
Serving Clients Across Ridgewood, Paramus, Hackensack, Fort Lee, Teaneck and Bergen County When considering mediation, many of our clients have questions about how lawyers fit into the process. They wonder whether their mediator is their lawyer, whether they need a separate attorney, and how mediation attorneys differ from normal family law attorneys. On this page, we will try to clarify the different roles that an attorney can play in the mediation process,…Read More
Do you remember that last year (in 2017) Congress passed the largest piece of tax reform legislation in more than three decades? For couples who are separating or divorcing AND who have either high- or low-value assets, the changes are likely to affect your returns for tax year 2018 (the one you’ll file in 2019). If you are divorcing, you may want to know: "Who gets to claim the Dependent…Read More
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
Parents are often surprised at how quickly their children grow up. Before you know it, your 13-year-old child is now 17, and suddenly parents need to start thinking about and accounting for the expense of a car, and of course, car insurance. If those parents are divorced, or have dissolved a legal relationship, chances are there will be some kind of child support agreement in place. However, if your child…Read More