Divorce
“My Spouse Just had me Served with a Divorce Complaint: Now What??”
We once had a divorce case in which one of the parties bitterly complained, throughout the matter: “He had the nerve to send a sheriff to my house to serve me with those divorce papers!” In fact, the sheriff’s service was the final straw after many months of failed attempts to get this individual’s attention.…
Read More“What happens after the Complaint for Divorce is filed?”
Our clients always ask us, “What happens after the Complaint for Divorce is filed?” That is an important question, and it deserves a thoughtful response. We intend this blog post to be our comprehensive and “plain English” answer. Case Management Order Once we have served the other party with a Summons and Complaint for Divorce…
Read More“How Do I File for a NJ Divorce?”
Introduction In every initial consultation involving matrimonial practice (except when a prospective client comes in clutching the other party’s divorce complaint), the consulting party at some point asks us, “How exactly do I file for a divorce?” This blog post reveals the answers. . Initial Consultation In the initial consult, we ask you to explain…
Read MoreGuest Blog Post by Dr. Jennifer Gardella
I filed my own divorce – and here’s why you should not. If you have found your way to this post, first and foremost, I feel your pain. Whether you have been left by your significant other or are the one leaving your marriage, there is a death of a love, of a dream, and…
Read MoreUntangling marital debt during divorce
New Jersey couples who divorce are tasked not only with dividing their marital property and assets, but also with untangling their shared debts. Married couples often have a complex web of intertwined debts, and it can be difficult to ensure that debt division is handled fairly and appropriately during the divorce process. For example, is…
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