On behalf of Schepisi & McLaughlin, P.A. | Feb 10, 2021 | Divorce
Divorce in New Jersey involves property division at all levels from tangible assets like cars and houses to valuable legal agreements like trusts and insurance policies. But what happens when the courts need to split the value of an idea or a brand? The Coca-cola logo...
On behalf of Schepisi & McLaughlin, P.A. | Jan 26, 2021 | Divorce
If you have built a successful New Jersey business or have a significant financial portfolio, getting married in mid-life or a second time may result in insecurities that money is a factor for the person you love agreeing to marry you. While no one wants to believe...
On behalf of Schepisi & McLaughlin, P.A. | Jan 18, 2021 | Divorce
After you and your co-parent settle on the notion of divorce, what next? You will need to tell your child. This step may feel harder to some than deciding on the divorce itself. After all, no parent wants to hurt their child. Unfortunately, there is no way to avoid...
On behalf of Schepisi & McLaughlin, P.A. | Dec 19, 2020 | Divorce
If you and your spouse have decided a divorce is in order, you have an interest in protecting as much of your assets as you can. You do not want your spouse to make off with money that a judge would award you in your property settlement. This applies to assets that...
On behalf of Schepisi & McLaughlin, P.A. | Sep 28, 2020 | Divorce
Millennials make up the only generation in the past century or so that lived through two major recessions before turning 40 years old. It comes as no surprise that this generation would be especially cautious when it comes to money. One area this plays out is when it...
On behalf of Schepisi & McLaughlin, P.A. | Sep 22, 2020 | Divorce
Under New Jersey’s divorce laws, property acquired during your marriage divides fairly between you and your spouse. If you wish to keep your primary residence, several factors may require discussion and negotiation. In certain cases, one spouse needs to...
On behalf of Schepisi & McLaughlin, P.A. | Jun 22, 2020 | Divorce
Proposing marriage is a romantic time, but many believe that the best way to kill that romance is with a prenuptial agreement. However, while talking legalese directly after the proposal may seem unromantic, the reality is that a solid prenuptial agreement may help...
On behalf of Schepisi & McLaughlin, P.A. | Jun 18, 2020 | Divorce
Mediation is a legal alternative to traditional courtroom litigation reserved primarily for civil cases. Over the past two decades, the use of mediation is on the rise, particularly in divorce cases. Couples use mediation for their divorce because of its many...
On behalf of Schepisi & McLaughlin, P.A. | Jun 8, 2020 | Divorce
Prenuptial agreements establish a lot of boundaries at the top of a marriage. And even though you may be blissfully swept away by your spouse-to-be, these boundaries can help ease financial anxieties and, if it comes to it, make a painful divorce process easier. These...
On behalf of Schepisi & McLaughlin, P.A. | Mar 27, 2020 | Divorce
If you are preparing for a divorce, you are likely aware that the process is going to be stressful. However, many people do not account for the level of monetary stress that may occur during a divorce. Particularly if you are looking at a high-asset divorce, it is...
