Common Issues in Child Custody Cases
Child custody and time-sharing arrangements are among the most hotly contested disputes in divorce cases. In addition to putting your rights as a parent and your ability to foster a close, loving relationship with your child in jeopardy, decisions made during these cases have the potential to put the child…
Four Strategies for Dealing With Divorce Over the Holidays
Going through the breakup of a marriage and filing for divorce is difficult at any time of the year. Unfortunately, the holidays put additional pressure on you and increase the risk of feeling depressed, lonely, or ‘apart’ from everyone else. While you can not avoid signs of the upcoming season…
Four Common Defenses Against Criminal Charges
Otherwise honest, hardworking, and upright citizens in the community can find themselves on the wrong side of the law. Whether you are facing relatively minor charges or have been accused of a major crime, you need an experienced New Jersey criminal defense attorney on your side. In criminal court…
Pre-Divorce Planning: Steps to Ensure You are Prepared
Experiencing marital difficulties and contemplating a separation or divorce involves an enormous amount of stress. While it may seem hard just to keep up with your job, your children, or daily household tasks, there are some important issues that need to be addressed during this time. Decisions made in a…
Getting Your Fair Share During Divorce Property Division
Over the course of your marriage, you and your spouse may have accumulated a significant amount of property and assets. During your divorce, you want to be sure you get your fair share in any property division settlement or order that is issued. While your attorney will handle the details…
Warning Signs of Domestic Violence in Divorce
Going through the breakup of a marriage, the resulting separation, and an ensuing divorce proceedings is never easy. Unfortunately, in some cases, it can bring out hostile and aggressive behaviors you have never before experienced with your spouse. Domestic violence is a common problem. The emotional and often volatile nature…
Wills and Other Advanced-Planning Documents You Need to Have in Place
In the midst of leading a busy life, many people fail to take the time to consider what might happen if they die without a will or advanced directive (otherwise known as a “living will”). Unfortunately, the fact is that accidental injuries, illnesses, and chronic health conditions happen when you…
Do I Need a Real Estate Attorney?
Real estate attorneys provide important services to their clients and are often a sound investment. A lawyer can help protect her client’s rights and guide the client to avoid certain pitfalls. However, not everyone gets a real estate attorney, instead relying on their realtor’s skill. Read on to better understand…
5 Steps for Hiring a Real Estate Attorney
Real estate lawyers can help their clients draft or review contracts, sue to establish ownership of property, or settle boundary disputes. To find a qualified real estate attorney, you should follow the steps below. Step 1: Collect Referrals There are many ways you can get referrals. For example, if you…
What is the Average Car Accident Settlement in New Jersey?
No one keeps statistics on car accident settlements, most of which are not disclosed to the public. However, you can estimate the value of your settlement by answering a few questions. How Much are Your Economic Losses? The purpose of a lawsuit is to make injured victims “whole,” i.e., return…
Do I Need an Attorney for a Divorce?
Divorce in New Jersey can be as simple or as complicated as you want it to be. If you and your spouse can reach an agreement on key issues, then you can divorce without a lawyer’s help. However, if you cannot agree but instead want to litigate issues, then you…
How to File for Divorce in New Jersey
The process of filing for divorce in New Jersey is not necessarily easy. Hiring a family lawyer or divorce attorney is generally the best move. Few couples want to think about divorce. Nevertheless, some marriages are beyond saving. Rather than prolong the misery it makes the most sense to file…
