News of high net worth couples divorcing comes in waves. The larger the estate, the stranger the crimes between warring divorce litigants. One particular method favored among the wealthy is surveillance of the other spouse. For example, legal phone monitoring via a...
Year: 2019
Is joint custody your best option?
As a New Jersey parent, your children’s health, safety and welfare likely represent three of your biggest concerns. But if you and your spouse plan to divorce, this is where your kids’ best interests really should come into play. Unlike the days when mothers almost...
What does it mean to have points on your license?
You might have heard about people having points on their license after committing traffic violations. Points can add up and can have an impact on your ability to operate a motor vehicle legally if you incur too many points in a short period of time. Insurance.com...
Review of estate planning can be critical to a second marriage
Second marriages, particularly among people in their later years, are becoming more and more common in New Jersey. As couples embark on a happy period in their later years they are endeavoring to ensure that second spouses are provided for in estate planning should...
The fundamentals of a collaborative divorce
Divorce is frequently a difficult concept for spouses to wrap their brains around. The thought of uncoupling from someone they vowed to love forever is daunting. The court procedures and mandatory filings in preparation for litigation can make even the most...
Social media presence can impact divorce proceedings
Social media currently pervades all aspects of contemporary society. Young people in particular are seemingly posting everything from relationship status, favorite foods, fashion trends, and thoughts and opinions on all of this on some form of social media. Almost...
New tax law can impact estate planning
The New Year's celebrations are over in New Jersey and many people's thoughts are turning to tax season. There are many changes as a result of changes in the tax law that may prompt people to review their estate plans and tax strategies. It is a good idea to...
Estate planning and probate — what is it?
As the new year begins people consider changes that they may wish to make. These changes may involve estate planning, particularly if a life changing event such as a marriage or the birth of a child has occurred. Many terms are thrown around about estate planning, and...
Taking steps to prepare for divorce can smooth the path
Multiple couples from the popular reality TV franchise, including "The Real Housewives of New Jersey," are in the midst of divorces. Some are divorcing because of alleged affairs and others seemingly for irreconcilable differences. The emotional anguish is frequently...
Is mediation your best option for divorce?
Many couples headed for divorce do not look forward to a lengthy and often contentious court proceeding. Are you and your spouse among them? Mediation is an alternative to litigation and may be the best way to dissolve your marriage. Effective communication...