How to Defend Yourself against False Allegations of Abuse during Divorce
- April 12, 2023
- Domestic Violence
Act Quickly to Get Legal Help When You Have Been Accused Domestic violence is a serious issue in New Jersey and throughout the country, and accusations of abuse should never be taken lightly. But with that being said, too many times spouses going through a divorce use false allegations as a weapon to get the upper hand in child custody proceedings or to get back at their spouse. When an accused spouse does not have a strong defense, the spouse makin[ ... ]
How Does New Jersey Determine a Child’s Best Interests?
- March 15, 2023
- Child Custody New Jersey Family Law Blog
How Does New Jersey Determine a Child’s Best Interests? As a parent, going through a divorce means establishing the legal right to spend time with your children and continue playing an active role in their development. While under New Jersey law neither mothers nor fathers are favored in child custody proceedings—rather the courts are supposed to make decisions based on the best interests of children--the reality is that sometimes doesn’t play out the[ ... ]
Does It Matter Who Files for Divorce First?
- March 15, 2023
- Divorce
Yes--it can matter who files for divorce first. But, this doesn’t necessarily mean you should lose sleep over it if you didn’t get to the courthouse first. While filing for divorce first does not give you any inherent rights over your spouse, it does allow you more control over the situation from the beginning and could provide some strategic benefits. One benefit is that if the specific facts of your case warrant it, you could have a choice of which coun[ ... ]
What Does Irreconcilable Differences Mean in a Divorce?
- March 15, 2023
- Divorce High Net Worth Divorce
Filing for divorce on the grounds of irreconcilable differences in New Jersey has continued to be a popular option in recent years for spouses in troubled marriages. However, many soon-to-be-former couples are continuously encouraged to undergo their divorce proceedings on these grounds without fully comprehending what “irreconcilable differences” technically means. Vocabulary is always an essential aspect of any divorce process, which is why it’s impor[ ... ]
What If Your Spouse Is Hiding Assets in Your Divorce?
- October 28, 2022
- Division of Property Divorce New Jersey Family Law Blog
In a New Jersey divorce, both spouses are legally required to disclose all of their assets. But sometimes spouses try to get away with hiding assets. They may do it because they want to get a better financial outcome than their spouse, against whom they hold bitter feelings. They might want to hold onto an asset because of a sentimental attachment to it. Or they may believe the asset is rightfully theirs because they had it before the marriage and believe it should not[ ... ]
Stages of Divorcing a Narcissist
- September 26, 2022
- Divorce Uncategorized
Do you feel your needs are put last? Do you feel manipulated and degraded? Are you ready for the constant highs and lows to end? Divorce can be relatively straightforward or very complicated, depending on the personalities of the individuals involved. Ending a marriage to a narcissist is often among the most difficult of divorce scenarios, because people with this personality disorder typically have an inflated sense of superiority, are manipulative and show[ ... ]
What can I expect in My Divorce if my Spouse has a Personality Disorder?
- September 20, 2022
- Divorce Uncategorized
Personality disorders can wreak havoc in marriages, making life miserable for you and your children. It is not surprising that these mental health conditions are associated with higher rates of divorce, domestic abuse and other problems. But while divorce can be hard in any situation, divorcing a spouse with a personality disorder is often exponentially harder. People with these disorders can be very emotionally reactive and may lash out with explosive anger, try to[ ... ]
Do Both Parents Have to Pay for College?
- March 29, 2022
- Uncategorized
If you are/were married, both parents are responsible for financially supporting their children following divorce, which may include paying for college. In the 1982 case of Newburgh V. Arrigo, 88 N.J. 529, the New Jersey Supreme Court held that parents’ duty to provide children an education includes college. What this basically means is t[ ... ]
Family Law Issues Can Cause Emotional and Physical Health Challenges
- November 4, 2021
- Family Law
Anyone who has gone through a divorce knows how difficult and stressful it can be. In fact, according to the Holmes-Rahe scale, a commonly used assessment for measuring stress, divorce is the second most stressful life event for adults. Only the death of a spouse beats out the trauma of divorce. Marital separation comes in just after divorce as the third-most stressful li[ ... ]
Do Mothers Have More Rights Than Fathers in Custody Disputes?
- July 12, 2021
- Child Custody
Please Note: Our practice focuses on cases that occur in New Jersey. If you’re in a custody dispute with your child’s mother, you may wonder, do mothers have more rights than fathers? Legally, the answer to this question is “no.” Mother’s don’t have more rights than fathers. Under New Jersey’s child custody law, both parents start o[ ... ]
