Getting married? Congratulations! It’s a romantic time, full of love, expectation and happy celebrations. But amidst all these festivities, New Jersey couples should set some time aside for the practicalities that come with legal unions — like whether to consider a prenuptial agreement (a.k.a., a prenup). While no one... read more
As you prepare to walk down the aisle, you may be excited to live in marital bliss long term with your one and only. The truth is, though, that not all marriages last for one reason or another. Irreconcilable differences can easily push two people apart over time. For... read more
More and more couples are finding love a second time. Whether the first relationship ended due to divorce or death of a partner, a study by the Pew Research Center found that many individuals over the age 55 find love a second time; 67 percent of these individuals, to... read more
When preparing to marry, it is helpful to think about things beyond what you will wear and what food you will serve at the reception. The reality is that marriages often end at some point in the future, and it is in your interests to take steps now to... 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
A prenuptial agreement is an important contract for many couples. But before drafting one and actually signing one, there are a couple of things that the couple must do. First, they must have a detailed conversation about their relationship and the issues relating to a prenup. This is crucial.... read more
As an accomplished New Jersey Divorce Attorney, clients often ask me about prenuptial agreements. The important thing on prenups is identifying financial disclosure. In New Jersey, a prenup is governed by a statute and our legislature says you can do a prenup for basically anything. Except for an unconscionable... read more
Ending a marriage can be one of the most traumatic experiences any person can go through. However, some people in New Jersey have found that having a prenuptial agreement in place eased the divorce process. It not only made it less traumatic, but it also saved them a lot... read more
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