Pension and Retirement Benefits
Many couples don’t realize that pension and retirement benefits are also assets that are subject to being distributed upon divorce. Retirement assets include the monthly pension upon a spouse’s retirement, accumulation in individual retirement accounts (IRAs), 401k’s, annuities and amounts
Can a Spouse Get Counsel Fees Paid by the Other Spouse?
In almost all contested matters, the issue arises as to whether one party should pay the counsel fees of the other. Without getting into legal technicalities, it depends on two (2) major factors, aside from the reasonableness of the fees:
Relocation Outside the State of New Jersey
There are many times where after divorce (and even while the divorce is pending) that the custodial spouse would like to relocate outside the State of New Jersey with the children. New Jersey has a statute that expressly prohibits relocation
Preparing for Your First Meeting with Your Divorce Lawyer
At the first meeting with your lawyer, you should be prepared to give a general overview of your current situation including, but not limited to, current living arrangements, your overall financial picture, status regarding any children, a list of your
Recent Alimony Tax Law Changes
As of January 1, 2019, alimony is no longer tax deductible to the spouse that is paying it. This change removed a significant benefit to the paying spouse. For example, under the prior tax law, if a husband was paying
Your Divorce – Family Law Attorney and Costs
Choosing Your Attorney Getting married in this State, or any State for that matter, is a fairly simple and straight-forward process. Wedding details may get a little complicated, but overall it is straight-forward. However, getting divorced or dealing with other