Preparing your estate when you own a business in New Jersey creates a unique dynamic that requires logic, precision and planning. Finding the right people to take over the responsibilities of managing your company will greatly impact the future of your organization....
What is marital property and how do courts divide it?
Individuals who are getting divorced are likely to have many questions about how they should agree to divide their property. When a married couple cannot agree about how to divide their property, a court will make the final determination. Courts divide only marital...
What are the penalties for driving without a license?
Although a DUI conviction is what you may think about when you hear license suspension, there are several reasons you could lose driving privileges in New Jersey. They range from not having proof of insurance, outstanding parking tickets and unpaid child support to...
Intestate succession in New Jersey
For many people in New Jersey, the estate planning process presents the potential for stress and anxiety due to concerns about offending potential beneficiaries. Many may use the potential for this fear as a reason for avoiding the process altogether (going instead to...
Common inquiries about New Jersey child custody and their answers
According to statistics compiled by the CDC, the divorce and annulment rate in the U.S. (excluding California, Indiana, New Mexico, Hawaii and Minnesota) saw a gradual decrease between 2000 and 2018. However, divorces, while less frequent, have not died out...
Can I pay my traffic ticket online?
Getting a traffic ticket is often frustrating because you either have to go to court or figure out how to pay the fine. If you are busy like most people, finding the time to run to the court and pay the fine can be just as difficult as taking time off to go to court....
What is a simple will?
Many Americans think that estate planning should wait until after retirement, but this is not true. No matter where you are in life in terms of age or assets, an estate plan is beneficial in case the unexpected happens. However, many younger individuals do not need as...
Should we consider nesting for our family?
Going through divorce with children is difficult. However, finalizing the custodial Arrangements can be one of the most frustrating aspects of the process. Most parents want to work together to ensure that their children have a stable, loving environment to grow in....
3 social media mistakes to avoid during divorce
From sharing photos and stories with family and friends to finding emotional support during stressful times, social media has become a natural part of daily life. Nearly 70% of U.S. adults use Facebook, and most people who have an account visit the site at least once...
What are the consequences for hiding assets?
New Jersey couples like you have enough on your plate when going through divorce. Dividing assets is a struggle no matter what your financial situation is. Things get even more complex if your partner attempts to hide assets. But many people who try hiding assets do...