Pets are an important part of the family. We grow very attached to them, and it becomes difficult to imagine life without them. This often creates a problem during a divorce. How do you decide who gets the pets? The state of New Jersey doesn't have...
It is common for the non-custodial parent to pay child support to the custodial parent after a divorce. In most instances, child support payments will end when your child reaches the age of 18 or graduates from high school. However, if your child plans to...
Alimony is an important tool used to ensure that both spouses can maintain their quality of life after a divorce. But it's important to understand that alimony payments terminate when the person making the payments dies. If you have been counting on spousal support as...
Spending holidays with your children is a special event that produces a lifetime of great memories. However, this can become much more complicated after a divorce. If you and your ex-spouse have an amicable relationship, you may want to consider spending the holiday together so...
In New Jersey, legal separation for married couples is not a recognized alternative to divorce. Instead, New jersey offers its residents the option to divorce from bed and board, sometimes referred to as a limited divorce. In essence, a divorce from bed and board is...
If your divorce settlement includes a division of retirement or investment funds, you will need to file a qualified domestic relations order (QDRO). Though it might sound like just another stack of papers to sign, it's actually an involved process that requires court approval and has...
Alimony, also referred to as spousal support, is a regular payment made by one spouse to the other in order to ensure that both parties can maintain their lifestyle following a divorce. This common inclusion in a divorce agreement has important tax ramifications for both...
One of the most challenging issues to resolve in a divorce is the division of marital property. In many instances, it can become hotly contested and increase the acrimony of a divorce proceeding. Jeffrey M. Bloom has more than 20 years of experience handling divorce...
Currently there are no specific alimony calculators or guidelines for the state of New Jersey. Instead, alimony payments are determined on case-by-case factors. These factors may include: The actual needs of the recipient spouse and the alternate spouse’s ability to pay Both the monetary and non-financial contributions each...
Divorce mediation is intended to help individuals come to peaceful agreements on all of their applicable legal matters so that they can proceed amicably with an uncontested divorce. Divorce mediation helps stifle ongoing conflict by shifting the focus of the settlement away from the circumstances...
The key to co-parenting after a divorce is to develop a cooperative relationship with your ex-spouse so that you can both focus on the needs of your children This no easy task for divorced parents who may still harbor feelings of anger, resentment or hurt...
Choosing the right family law attorney is crucial to the success of your case and the preservation of your family. For residents in Ridgewood choosing the right divorce attorney can feel like a daunting task, but it can be made easier by asking the right...
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, there are approximately 3.7 million small businesses co-owned by married couples in America today. For many couples that can work together, co-owning a business offers many advantages over having partners outside of your family. However, this arrangement also potentially...
When you enter into a divorce, one of the most important issues that need to be resolved is the distribution of marital property and assets. Both New York and New Jersey adhere to the doctrine of "equitable distribution" when resolving property division matters. Equitable distribution...
A common question asked by many of our family law clients is, "Do I need a prenuptial or postnuptial agreement?" Unfortunately, there is no simple answer to this question. Instead, it depends on your unique individual circumstances. While many people have heard of prenuptial agreements, not...
