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Restraining orders may be especially helpful for those approaching divorce in New Jersey. If you are concerned about your safety for any reason, your best bet is to call 9-1-1 as soon as it is safe to do so. After you have reached a safe space, you can consider...
State-wide, NJ divorce and family court calendars are backlogged months and some, even years. Why? Across NJ approximately 46 judicial positions are vacant. This is a huge reduction from the 76 vacancies of last year. But still: There aren’t enough judges for the job....
Speed: Avoid the court conga line and possibly get divorced in less than a year. After the mediation agreement is written, your review attorney can incorporate the document into a marital settlement agreement, file it with your county’s family court, and secure a date...
Receiving the divorce decree from the Family Court judge represents the end of the process of finalizing your and your ex's rights and duties regarding property division, child custody, child support, visitation and alimony. But the decree is just a stack of papers if...
Most divorces are handled in a somewhat straightforward manner – even if there are certain issues that cause delays and problems. But some issues are so serious that they stump even the highest courts in New Jersey – and the death of a spouse during a divorce trial is a prime example of this. But what exactly happens when a…
Approaching the estate planning process in New Jersey can feel a little daunting. There are so many options to consider, and the legal aspects of estate planning may seem quite complex. Fortunately, you can set up a solid estate plan by following a few simple steps and considering a number of effective strategies along the way. Of course, the most…
Most people are only familiar with the most common trusts, such as irrevocable trusts, living trusts, and charitable trusts. But if you dig a little deeper into the world of trusts, you will find that there are trusts for almost every situation imaginable. Some of these trusts are seriously strange, and you might be wondering why someone would possibly want…
Since the Covid-19 pandemic, it has become clear that many veteran homes and nursing homes throughout the Garden State have serious safety concerns. Numerous individuals lost their lives due to a wide range of negligence at these facilities, and guilty parties are still being held accountable. The New Jersey government has finally agreed to surrender control of its veteran homes…
One of the best parts of a solid estate plan is the knowledge that your children, your grandchildren, and even your great-grandchildren may continue to benefit financially from your estate long after your passing. Estate planning represents an opportunity to put a legacy in place that keeps your family accustomed to a comfortable standard of living. The best way to…
For most spouses in New Jersey, cheating during marriage comes with no notable legal consequences. It may destroy the family, it may alienate the children, and it may fill the guilty party with a deep sense of regret – but it will not get you in legal trouble. For the most part, judges do not even consider adultery when calculating…