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How Does a Shared Business Affect a NJ Divorce?

Equitable marital assets and debt distribution are second only to child custody in contentious divorce matters. This equitable distribution may be further complicated by the two parties in a divorce sharing a business. If you and your spouse co-own a business, please read on, then contact one of our experienced business division and divorce attorneys in Bergen County, NJ to learn how a shared business affects a divorce in NJ.…Read More

How Do You Get a Restraining Order in New Jersey?

Through the Prevention of Domestic Violence Act, Garden State law protects the victims of domestic violence and abuse. Part of this protection is the ability for victims of domestic violence to secure legal protection through temporary restraining orders and, ultimately, final restraining orders. If you are in need of an order of protection, please read on, then contact one of our experienced temporary restraining orders attorneys in Bergen County, NJ…Read More

What is Open Adoption in New Jersey?

Please read on, then contact one of our experienced adoption attorneys in Bergen County, NJ to learn what open adoption is in the state of New Jersey. How does New Jersey define an open adoption? In an open adoption, the birth parents and adoptive parents communicate with one another before, during and after the adoption process is complete. Contact can take place in the way the parties are most comfortable,…Read More

Can I Write Off Alimony on My Taxes in New Jersey?

Please read on, then contact one of our experienced alimony and spousal support attorneys in Bergen County, NJ to learn if you can write off alimony or spousal support on your taxes in New Jersey. Can alimony be deducted from your taxes in New Jersey? In 2018, the tax laws were changed, and alimony is no longer taxable to the recipient and deductible to the person paying. However, this does…Read More

What You Should Do if Your Spouse Won’t Sign Divorce Papers in NJ

If you are encountering difficulties in your divorce, please read on, then contact one of our experienced Bergen County divorce attorneys to learn what you should do if your spouse will not sign divorce papers in NJ. Can you still get a divorce if your spouse refuses to sign the papers in NJ? First and foremost, you should reach out to one of our skilled Bergen County, NJ family law…Read More

Mediation, Collaborative Divorce and Litigated Divorce | What To Know

Hard as it may be to believe, but, even as your marriage crumbles, you still have options. You and your spouse still have options about how you wish to conduct yourselves going forward and how your post-divorce life will look. If you and your spouse take the right path, you may never have to step foot in a courtroom, avoiding months or even years of court proceedings and mountains of…Read More

Opposing a Divorce in New Jersey | What You Should Know

If you have been served divorce papers, please read on, then contact one of our experienced contested divorce attorneys in Bergen County, NJ to learn what you should know about opposing a divorce in New Jersey. On what grounds can you contest a divorce in New Jersey? You can contest a divorce on one of several legitimate grounds. When one spouse files for divorce, the other spouse may contest it…Read More

Fault Grounds Versus No-Fault Grounds in New Jersey | What To Know

Your marriage has deteriorated beyond repair. You want to get a divorce, but you fear the impact that it may have on you and/or your family. If this describes your situation, please read on, then contact one of our experienced Bergen County divorce attorneys to learn what you should know about fault grounds and no-fault grounds in New Jersey divorces. What are some fault grounds for divorce in New Jersey?…Read More

Initiating a Divorce in New Jersey | What You Should Know

You have done everything in your power to save your marriage, but nothing has worked. There is no shame in admitting that you and your spouse need to go your separate ways, but you should know that the divorce process may be long, grueling and emotionally draining. So, where do you start? If you are asking yourself that very question, please read on, then contact one of our experienced Bergen…Read More

Collecting Child Support from an Out-of-State Noncustodial Parent

It is an unfortunate reality that some parents will try to skip out on their financial obligations to their children by moving out of state or even relocating to another country. In such cases, non-paying parents might be surprised to learn that they still will not be off the hook. If your child's other parent has fled New Jersey's jurisdiction, please read on, then contact one of our experienced child…Read More

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