Divorce
“What Are My Options If My Spouse Contests the Divorce?”
Is there such a thing in New Jersey as a contested cause of action for divorce? If so, what is it, and how does it work? When one spouse decides to fight the divorce itself, and not just the important underlying issues, this tends to complicate the process for the other party. Understanding what this…
Read MoreCounsel Fees and Costs in New Jersey Family Court Actions: The Mechanics of Obtaining an Award
Across the spectrum of NJ Family Court cases, the financial and emotional costs can be high. Emotional upheaval should be handled in therapy: family, individual, separation counseling, and the like. This post focuses on funding the “financial cost” in divorce. In many family law cases, the trial court has the power to award you counsel…
Read MoreYou Can Learn from Their Mistakes: They Married and Divorced the Same Guy
You may be in the same boat as Holiday Miller. According to the Chicago Tribune, Miller was in the middle of a divorce and wanted help getting her life back together. Miller reached out to Valerie Shepherd, someone who would understand exactly what Miller was going through. Shepherd had married Miller’s husband before Miller did.…
Read MoreTax Reform: Negotiating Alimony in an Era of “No Taxation – No Deductions”
There are many current tax issues for divorcing couples, and a major new one concerns alimony (or spousal support). Thanks to recent changes in the federal tax code, those paying alimony could face higher tax bills, those receiving it could pay less in taxes, and both have a strong motive to recalculate what has been…
Read MoreGetting Divorced? You Don’t Need to Be James Bond, Just Be Smart Like James Bond!
For some people considering a divorce, not only are you out of love with your spouse, you don’t trust your spouse either. Whether you think your spouse is hiding money or an affair, you may feel a burning desire to know what’s really going on. As natural as that may be, going too far with…
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