During these unprecedented times, it is exceedingly important to continue moving a matter forward. The best way to do this during quarantine is to attend mediation remotely, whether it be telephonically or by video conference. While it may seem strange to attend such an important part of the litigation... read more
Violence in a relationship may be an unfortunate result of the stress of current social, health and economic conditions. If you have been the victim of domestic violence, you may see an escalation and are starting to come to terms with the fact that you need to end your... read more
As the opioid crisis continues to have a firm grip on individuals in New Jersey and across the nation, countless children are left in tricky and desperate situations. Child custody is an area that has extended beyond typical family separations and into a widespread public issue. New Jersey, along... read more
Now what do I do? It is an unfortunate reality in the world of family law and divorce proceedings in New Jersey that at some point you will become disenchanted, displeased or otherwise disengaged from the advice and recommendations your attorney is giving you. Now, candidly, that could be... read more
I am part of a small online community of women in Hunterdon County, New Jersey who engage in an information exchange, if you will. Recently, a woman posted a question concerning her new child support award and potential alimony award. Within that post, she inquired as to how to... read more
Uncle Sam plays a role in pretty much any financial transaction that happens inside the United States — even in some that happen outside of our country, but that is fodder for a different post. This post focuses on the role the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) plays in divorce.... read more
Recent tax reform has changed the role taxes play during divorce. As a result, the old rules regarding divorce and taxes are often outdated. Three specific areas of divorce that were impacted include: Alimony. The new tax law removed the tax benefit that came with alimony. In the past, those... read more
Amazon founder and CEO Jeff Bezos recently announced his divorce from his wife of 25 years. Whether the owner of one of the highest valued businesses in the world or just getting a start-up going, this divorce provides a very important lesson to business owners — protect your business interests. Since... read more
The new year has brought many changes — including the start of new tax laws. One specific area to pay close attention to: the change to rules regarding tax obligations and alimony payments. Tax law and alimony: Deduction lost Previous tax law allowed the individual making the alimony payment... read more
Divorce is a creature of state law. As such, the exact process used to navigate a divorce will vary in each state. In New Jersey, those who go through a divorce generally need to complete a Case Information Statement (CIS). The court will use this form to help guide... read more
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