Florham Park Legal Blog
Who keeps a vacation home in divorce?
Maybe you regularly spend summers at the shore as a family, or perhaps you own a second home in the mountains. Regardless of location, vacation properties can become a source of contention in a divorce. Keep these considerations in mind if you are facing a divorce in...
Should I put my child’s name on my deed?
For the most part, people involved with estate planning want to avoid probate. There are many reasons for this: probate can be time-consuming, expensive and the records are public. However, not all strategies to avoid probate are good ones. Many seniors think that...
How can I avoid distracted driving behaviors?
Distracted driving behaviors increase the risk of an accident and can also lead to serious injuries. That is why so many states have implemented laws against certain behaviors deemed dangerous behind the wheel. For example, you are not permitted to talk or text on a...
What should I know about parental alienation?
In an ideal world, all parents are fit parents for their children. This is why co-parenting is such a popular arrangement for children after divorce. Children usually do best if both parents involve themselves in their lives, even if those parents are no longer...
Guardianship considerations for your children
For many people, the thought of estate planning raises questions about how their assets may be distributed among their beneficiaries after they die. This, however, is only one element of an estate plan for people with minor children. Determining who will raise a...
How can I co-parent with a narcissist?
There are a myriad of documented advantages concerning co-parenting for children. Children do best when both of their parents are actively raising them, even in the event that the parents are no longer married and do not cohabitate. However, this does not mean that...
Helping your children look forward to custody transitions
Acclimating to the changes in your family after your divorce will undoubtedly take time. When you have children, helping them accept their new normal and facilitating their growth and understanding may require extra time and patience. One aspect of arranging child...
Prioritize children’s well-being and limit divorce conflict
Nearly all New Jersey parents will claim that they think of their child’s welfare before anything else, no matter what. Yet, family experts have documented the adverse effects of contentious divorces on children, which may tell a different story. No one expects...
The benefits of an estate plan vs a will
Having a will can help you rest easier, knowing that your assets will go to loved ones and charities per your wishes upon your death. It can also help avoid the expense of probate. However, a will can only take care of some aspects of your wishes. We often help...
You are the executor, and they have just passed. Now what?
Being an executor is a big responsibility. Arranging and following the estate through probate, taxes and proper division of assets involves a lot of paperwork and waiting. New Jersey's Division of Taxation provides a pamphlet with guidance to your first few steps....
