Monthly Archives: October 2025
Parenting Time for Fathers and Overcoming Challenges
For many fathers, divorce or separation raises understandable concerns about maintaining strong relationships with their children. In the past, it was common for New Jersey courts, and society at large, to assume that mothers should have more time with the kids, especially in younger years. But family law has evolved significantly. Today, New Jersey… Read More »
Financial Records Can Tell the Story of Hidden Assets
Monetary and asset transparency is essential when a couple divorces. Each spouse has a legal duty to disclose all income, property, and debts so that marital wealth can be divided fairly under New Jersey’s equitable distribution laws. Unfortunately, not everyone plays by the rules. Some spouses attempt to conceal money or property to avoid… Read More »
Setting Priorities and Goals for a Successful Divorce
The phrase “successful divorce,” can sound confusing, even contradictory. After all, divorce marks the end of a marriage, often accompanied by emotional strain and uncertainty about the future. How can something so challenging be considered successful? Divorce is not about winning or losing. Instead, success is often defined by achieving outcomes that align with… Read More »
How Common Is It for Women to Pay Spousal Support in New Jersey?
A husband providing financial support to a wife is often pictured when people think of alimony. For generations, that was the typical scenario. This is because there was a time when men were often the primary earners and women were more likely to stay at home or earn less. But times have changed. Alimony… Read More »
Which Income Sources Are Reviewed When It Comes to Support Payments?
Whether the issue is child support or spousal support (alimony), courts carefully review the income of each party to arrive at a fair decision. While some income sources are easy to identify, others may be less obvious. The reality is that for the income analysis process to be equitable, both spouses’ financial situations must… Read More »
Types of Cryptocurrency and How It Plays a Role in a Divorce Settlement
In recent years, cryptocurrency has become a growing concern in New Jersey divorces. Because digital assets can be difficult to trace and fluctuate in value, they add unique challenges to equitable distribution. Connect with a Somerset County family lawyer if your marital assets include digital assets like cryptocurrency. Understanding different types of cryptocurrency and… Read More »
Determining the Value of a Business
Ownership of a family business can complicate a divorce. Whether it’s a company both spouses built together or a business one spouse brought into the marriage, determining its value is a central issue. If you are in this situation, Somerset County family lawyers are familiar with how value is assessed, so they can help… Read More »
When It Does (and Doesn’t) Make Sense to Share an Attorney
On the surface, sharing an attorney with your soon-to-be-ex spouse may sound like a practical way to save time and money. But in many situations, sharing an attorney during divorce is not permitted, even when spouses believe they’re on the same page. Share the specifics of your situation with a Somerset County family lawyer…. Read More »
