Starting a collection is often a fun way to build expertise in a specific area. Depending on what you choose to collect, your collection may also be a wise investment. Of course, if you are anticipating a divorce, you may wonder what happens to the collectible items...
Should I get a prenuptial agreement?
Prenuptial agreements have been around since legal marriage has been around, more or less. However, in American history, prenuptials have historically been reserved for the rich and famous or potentially those who have been married multiple times. However, in the...
How New Jersey makes child custody decisions
One of the decisions parents who are going through a divorce must make is how to divide parenting time. Couples who are able to communicate and understand what will work best for the children may be able to come up with an agreement on their own. Others may need the...
How is child support calculated in New Jersey?
When children are part of a divorce, child custody and support become included in the decree. If you are even contemplating divorce in New Jersey, you know for sure that you will have to pay out money every month. You are OK with child support because you want your...
Cashing out your portion of a 401k
As you enter into your divorce proceedings in Englewood Cliffs, you may find yourself in need of a quick infusion of cash. This is especially true if domestic responsibilities kept you from being the primary income earner in your marital home. Many come to us here at...
Why are more young couples getting prenups?
Not every New Jersey couple that ties the knot will remain with their partner for the rest of their lives. No one wants to enter a marriage believing it will end. However, studies show that younger generations are facing that possibility head-on. Business Insider...
Lower paying job does not mean lower alimony payments
You are paying alimony as part of your divorce settlement. Your job changes. You make less money. So you pay less alimony, right? Not always. In New Jersey, alimony is subject to review. But a change in your finances does not guarantee the court will lower your...
