If you’re unhappy with the results of a motion, you have two choices. You can either file a motion for reconsideration with that same judge – pointing out something relevant to the ultimate outcome of your case that he or she may have overlooked – or you can file an appeal with the appellate division.
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Divorce
When Can I Start Using My Maiden Name After Divorce?
At the end of your divorce – as part of the divorce process – you absolutely may request that the court change your last name back to your maiden name (or to any name you desire) so long as you’re not doing so to avoid any creditors, liens, or judgments that may currently exist. Did
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New Jersey Divorce Lawyer Explains How Long You Must be a Resident Prior to Filing
Clients often come to me as a New Jersey Divorce Lawyer, to verify how long they must have lived in the state prior to filing for divorce. In order to file for divorce in New Jersey, the filing party must have lived in the state of New Jersey for at least one year. The one
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How Does Divorce Mediation Save Money?
One major question I get is whether or not people should go directly to mediation. While mediation is definitely a viable option in all divorce cases – and it can absolutely save you money – it has its proper time and place. In my opinion, a couple should go to mediation only after you and
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New Jersey Divorce Lawyer Expands on the Discovery Phase
As a dedicated New Jersey Divorce Lawyer, I am often asked about the divorce discovery phase. The discovery phase of a divorce process is exactly what it sounds like. It’s the way we discover each party’s assets – including bank accounts, credit card statements, tax returns, and any additional financial information – of which either
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