Divorce
“Will the Court Let Me Sell the Marital Home Before the Divorce is Final?”
If financial problems did not occur before divorce, they frequently happen during the divorce process. The expenses of one household can double when a couple no longer lives together. Trying to meet mortgage payments while one party is also paying rent, along with all other living expenses, may simply be too much to ask. It’s not uncommon…
Read More“How Will a Divorce Impact Ownership of Our Timeshare?”
If you are getting divorced and the two of you can’t come to an agreement over who will get what property, that decision will be up to a judge. In most cases, the couple will agree on how their marital assets and debts will be divided, or they will attend mediation, arbitration, or collaborative law sessions, to…
Read MoreDoes Your Video of the Ex Violate Final Restraining Order’s “No Communications” Provision?
The New Jersey Appellate Division has clarified the meaning of “no communications” orders in prevention of domestic violence final restraining orders (“FRO’s”). In State v. D.G.M. , the trial court found the defendant violated his FRO by using a cellphone to record videos and photos of his ex, “Joan”, while attending their son’s soccer game. The two…
Read MoreSecond Jersey Nuptials in the Catholic Church: “How do I Get an Annulment?”
The winds of recent change in the Catholic Church have stirred congregants’ faith about remarrying in the church. Remarriage after divorce has long been considered a sin under traditional Catholicism, unless one of the spouses has died or the marriage has been annulled. An annulment is effected through a court procedure that dissolves the marriage and…
Read MoreTaking the Stress Out of the College Financial Aid Application Process
Parents of college-bound teens are often intimidated by the herculean task of paying for higher education. Truth be told, most students don’t pay the entire tuition; a large percentage of the student body receives some financial aid, from both the school and federal aid programs. Nevertheless, the complexity of applying for and being accepted to…
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