Property tax is an expected part of homeownership, but an unanticipated increase can leave you reeling. If you believe your property tax is too high, you can appeal to have it lowered under certain circumstances. Ask yourself these three questions to determine if you...
Business owners have ways to protect against possible litigation
The longer you are in business, the more likely it is that you will face a lawsuit. Small businesses are more at risk for litigation damage than corporations, but sensible preparation helps to protect against the possibility of legal entanglements. Understanding...
How to appeal New Jersey property taxes
If you think your property taxes are too high, you can seek an appeal. In general, New Jersey will adjust your property tax assessment if you prove that it does not represent the common level range standard or the true market value standard for your district. Review...
Creating and maintaining a corporate veil
Owning a business can put you at risk for lawsuits that individuals do not have to worry about. From the beginning, you need to take steps to safeguard your personal assets. A corporate veil or shield can do this, but you must actively create the shield and then...
Many gray divorces are leading to financial hardship
Marriage is a decision that shapes the rest of your life. Your wedding may lead to children, a career change, a new perspective, and will most definitely include bliss and adversity. For some, the difference is monumental in good ways and bad. While many couples...
Can a New Jersey business incur a lawsuit for a data breach?
Several high profile data breaches have caused businesses to implement strict security measures to prevent cyber attacks. Malicious intrusions could occur through fraudulent emails, hacking or employee mistakes. Exposing a customer's personal information to hackers...
Selling the family business is only one option in a divorce
If you are facing divorce, you may have significant assets to divide with your soon-to-be ex-spouse. If your family business is one of those assets, its fate may be the most important consideration when you reach the property division stage of the divorce proceedings....
How does wealth impact child support calculations?
Child support is a complex and contentious issue. No parent wants to write a check each month in lieu of spending time with his or her child. For parents who do not have primary custody, though, this is often the sacrifice that they must make. If you are in this...
