When You Reasonably Suspect Your NJ Spouse is Hiding Money

Money manipulation is a common fear among divorcing couples. When high value movable assets are involved, divorcing spouses are tempted to distort financial facts to take advantage of, or perhaps punish, the other partner. Feelings of anger, resentment, fear and betrayal can affect each partner’s thoughts regarding identification, valuation, and division of jointly acquired marital…

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Alternatives to NJ Divorce Litigation for High Conflict Couples

In the New Jersey divorce process, wise couples make every effort to remain amicable throughout and are able to resolve most issues peacefully and quietly. Other couples, not so much. A high-conflict couple may not be suitable for alternative dispute resolution methods, and could spend months and years in stressful and expensive litigation. In our…

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NJ Appeals Court Voids Arbitration Clause in Employment Dispute

In a newly published decision, the New Jersey Appellate Division has reversed a lower court ruling that denied an employee’s right to take his breach of contract case to court.  In recent back-to-back rulings, the New Jersey Supreme Court and the Appellate Division have declared certain arbitration clauses problematic and unenforceable due to vague language. …

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NJ Equitable Distribution: When the Stakes are High — Hire a Lawyer Who Knows and Works Well With the Valuation Experts

In most divorces, the equitable distribution of assets between spouses is a relatively simple proposition.  The attorneys generate a list of assets they believe the couple holds, as well as a list of debts, and each presents a reasonable scenario for sharing and dividing them. A divorce agreement includes both the value of assets as…

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