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
If you’re one of many (if not most) New Jersey residents who use a cellphone or computer on a regular basis, you’re likely familiar with numerous types of apps that you can install on a device. Some apps are just for fun, such as games or apps to create... 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 As a result, the old rules regarding divorce and taxes are often outdated.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
New Jersey parents want nothing more than to retain strong relationships with their children after divorce. The end of your marriage does not mean an end to your role as a loving and active parent, and you have the right to protect that. Fighting for your parental rights may... read more
You may already be feeling the pain of separation from your child, whether you are divorcing the child’s other parent or have never been married. You may have some visitation rights, or perhaps you have full custody and the other parent is challenging that custody in court. The odds... 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
You might be eager to break up with your spouse and move forward with your own life. However, you might not be sure how to get the process started. Your first step when it comes to getting divorced is filing your petition for divorce. Here is a look at what... 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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