Florham Park Legal Blog
Should you get an annulment instead of a divorce?
When you seek to end your New Jersey marriage, you have two options: divorce and annulment. Both require a legal proceeding, but the result of that proceeding is entirely different. FindLaw explains that if you obtain an annulment, the judge will legally erase your...
Grounds for divorce in New Jersey
Divorce is one of the toughest challenges a person may face. In New Jersey, starting the process includes declaring the reason why the marriage is not working. Knowing what some of the legal grounds for the action are can help you choose. The attorneys and staff at...
Child custody in New Jersey
Divorce in New Jersey often also includes children. Separating spouses is one thing, but when it comes to dividing time and care of their shared children, the process often gets intense and emotional. At Johnson & Johnson, Attorneys at Law, we want to provide you...
3 challenges common for gray divorce
At Johnson & Johnson, Attorneys At Law, in New Jersey, we understand that every divorce is unique, and it is our goal to ensure that a couple finds the strategy that meets their particular needs. If you are divorcing after the age of 50 and you have been married...
Can grandparents seek visitation in New Jersey?
New Jersey law gives grandparents broader rights to grandchild visitation than most other states do. Grandparents who want more time with their grandchildren can petition the court for visitation and must prove that a legal arrangement of this kind is in the child's...
Should I name a backup executor?
There are a number of important qualifications a good executor should have. While just about any person in New Jersey can serve as an executor, picking someone who is honest and effective is essential to making sure your estate wishes are honored. However, your estate...
What is the difference between careless and reckless driving?
In New Jersey, reckless driving and careless driving may sound like the same things. For different states, there are different traffic laws that deal with reckless and careless driving. In some states, there is no distinction, whereas others have separate statutes...
Moving out of state with kids after a New Jersey divorce
After their divorces are settled, people in New Jersey and elsewhere may decide to relocate. This may be to achieve a fresh start, to be closer to family or friends, to pursue employment opportunities or for any other number of reasons. If they have children, however,...
What are common signs your spouse is hiding assets?
If you are going through a divorce in New Jersey, the process of separating and dividing assets can get sticky. While it would be nice if every marriage ended amicably, the reality is that many end messy and one spouse may not be totally honest and upfront,...
What defenses do and do not work in traffic court?
If you received a traffic ticket in New Jersey, you may wish to fight the ticket in traffic court. While it never hurts to show up to court armed with a defense, you should double-check to make sure your defense is a viable one. FindLaw explores common and effective...
