Florham Park Legal Blog

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 handheld device while driving ...

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 cohabiting. However, in some situat...

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 family's children should both pare...

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 co-parenting is easy on the par...

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 custody that may present unique ...

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 divorcees to handle all of the con...

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 clients create an estate plan that ...

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. This includes waivers and tax f...

Divorce often has serious ramifications for couples who have young children who must then consider ways to co-parent and decide custody matters, but what happens when the divorcing couple is reaching retirement age?  Forbes reports that 25 percent of older couples are ending their marriages and t...

You may become the personal representative of an estate in two ways: the decedent named you executor in the will, or the court named you administrator. Either way, your duties are the same.  The role of personal representative includes a number of responsibilities that can become quite complex, s...

Your life may look different after divorce, and your finances may as well. You may have had certain financial goals in place throughout much of your life, but the path to achieving these goals may now look markedly different. You may find, however, that you have a better chance at reaching those ...

If you are like most people in New Jersey, you may end up with a traffic ticket at least once in the course of your life. Many factors may contribute to these situations and it is important to remember that even the most responsible drivers get tickets now and then. However, it is important to un...

Some relationships can last a lifetime, but others are not so lucky. While you might be in a happy marriage right now, you never know what can happen in the future. Divorce can come at the most unexpected moment, and you may end up in a tricky battle with your spouse, trying to divide all your as...

If you have concerns about supporting yourself after divorce, you may be eligible for spousal support. In New Jersey, either spouse can request alimony payments as part of a divorce agreement. Explore the factors that affect whether and how the court will award spousal support in New Jersey. Type...

Depending on how you feel about your ex-spouse, you may believe that the children are better off entirely in your custody and you may be against the typical co-parenting situation. If this is the case, you may be wondering if you should try to get sole custody of the kids. According to Findlaw, i...

When it comes to driving, New Jersey law considers tired drivers just as dangerous as drunk drivers. Not only can you fall asleep behind the wheel if you have not had enough rest, but your reaction time slows and your decisions may become impaired. We understand how traffic law works as it relate...

One of the main purposes of estate planning is to ensure that as many as possible of the assets that you have spent a lifetime accumulating are available to be passed on to your beneficiaries in Florham Park. That said, you are likely already planning for some of those funds to bo back to the gov...

The divorce process turns various facets of one's life upside down, from an emotional point of view and in many other ways as well. Our law firm realizes that many people have to take a step back from other important responsibilities in their lives due to getting divorced. For example, many have ...

Dealing with divorce is difficult enough, but dealing with an ex spouse who is difficult and a co-parenting agreement can be the stuff of nightmares. While the benefits of co-parenting are well-documented, if the situation is extremely toxic it can often turn into a good idea gone wrong. The good...

If you are an out of state driver, you may want to know whether or not a traffic ticket you received in New Jersey will transfer points to your home state license. The answer to this question is quite often never a simple yes or no answer. The reason for this is the state of New Jersey may or may...

Many couples, especially if they have children, hope to keep divorce as pleasant as possible. While you may no longer emotionally fit with your partner, raising children together means this person will always be a part of your life. You likely want to explore ways to avoid making your partner int...

New Jersey residents unfamiliar with prenuptial agreements are bound to have many questions about what they may or may not include in one. A judge is unlikely to enforce a prenup that contains invalid provisions. Fortunately, the laws of the state provide some guidance that may help you keep your...

As a resident of New Jersey, you must create your estate plan in accordance with the state law. Once you have it finished, you will still have to revisit it. Unfortunately, it is a common misconception that you will never have to edit your estate plan barring big life changes. Today, we will look...

When someone designates you as the executor of his or her New Jersey estate in his or her will and you agree to act as such when (s)he dies, you then must take that estate through probate. Obviously some estates have more assets than others, and the more assets, the longer the probate period invo...

If you believe a family member or loved one's wishes have not been properly honored in the process of estate administration, you have a right to contest the will in New Jersey. The probate court will investigate if you believe the deceased person created or changed the will under another person's...