Morristown Family Lawyer Blog

30

Nov 2018

The Key to Leaving a Bad Marriage: Finding Your A-ha Moment

I was recently talking to a close friend about her divorce experience to try to gain a better perspective for the benefit of my coaching clients. I often have coaching calls with prospective coaching clients that just don’t seem ready to move forward with a divorce. I find this the most perplexing when they are so certain about the misery of their marriage yet won’t do anything to remove ...

Posted By Christina Previte, Esq.

29

Nov 2018

Alice in Divorce Land: Learning Your Lawyer’s Language

As a divorce lawyer, I am very accustomed to the role on the attorney’s side of the table. However, I recently sat on the other side of the table on a number of business matters that required me to consult with an attorney. The view sure is different! I realized that even as an intelligent, professional woman, understanding a new legal process was not just “common sense.” My lawyer had her own ...

Posted By Christina Previte, Esq.

18

Nov 2018

What You Should Do While You’re “Thinking” About Getting A Divorce

We often encounter people who come to us for a consultation who are “thinking” about getting a divorce. They typically have been unhappy in their marriages for some time and want information about what a divorce might look like, how they would get started, and how they would come out of it financially. The hardest part though is really making that decision to move forward. It’s kind of like ...

Posted By Christina Previte, Esq.

15

Nov 2018

How Can I Afford a New Jersey Divorce?

There are a million questions and concerns that swirl through your brain when you start thinking about divorce. Where will I live? Do we have to live together during the divorce? How are the kids going to handle this? Sometimes the one you need to answer first is: Can I afford a divorce? And how will I pay for it? It is not unusual to think you simply cannot afford it. That’s where the saying, ...

Posted By Christina Previte, Esq.

25

Jul 2018

Finding Your Freedom with NJ Divorce Arbitration

What is arbitration? Put simply, arbitration is the process where a non-judge makes a decision on issues in a divorce that the parties cannot settle. Rather than going through the court system, the parties let a non-judge make a binding decision to allow the divorce process to end. It is an effective and relatively inexpensive way to resolve divorce. It is increasingly common for divorce cases to ...

Posted By John Nachlinger, Esq.

10

Jul 2018

Financial and Emotional Cost of Litigation

In looking at the various solutions to a divorce or family law problem, litigation is chosen by many. This is the process by which you file something with the court and have a judge make various decisions. While litigation rarely ends up with a full divorce Trial, you are handing your divorce over to a judge to determine how it will work, what you must do and, in some cases, what you must pay or ...

Posted By John Nachlinger, Esq.

30

Jun 2018

Different Ways to Get Divorced

Is there one way to get divorced? Absolutely not. Most attorneys sell a “one size fits all” solution to anyone that needs to divorce their spouse. That is a serious disservice to the client. Divorce should be tailored to the specific needs of the client and their family. So, what are the paths you can take to get divorced? You can go the traditional litigation route and file a complaint for ...

Posted By John Nachlinger, Esq.

26

Jun 2018

Domestic Violence and Destruction of Property

Domestic violence is a serious crime and a serious problem. Thousands of victims in New Jersey suffer emotional, financial, and physical abuse at the hands of their partners or spouses. In an effort to protect the victims of domestic violence, New Jersey passed special legislation to address these crimes. Under the New Jersey law, statute 2C:25-17 includes destruction of property of another as ...

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21

Jun 2018

Breastfeeding and Custody

When a new baby is born, the parents will face an overwhelming number of decisions about the child’s upbringing and welfare. Where will the child primarily reside? Cloth diapers or disposable diapers? Which pediatrician should they use? One of the important decisions is whether the child will be breastfed. Science supports the oft-repeated mantra of “breast is best,” but when the parents no longer ...

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14

Jun 2018

Step-Parent Rights

As the landscape of the American family changes, it should come as no surprise that remarriage following a divorce is more common than ever. With the social taboos against divorce disappearing, divorced spouses will naturally move on after a divorce and sometimes remarry. When children are involved, a new step-parent will need to work hard to develop a new and meaningful relationship with the ...

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07

Jun 2018

Important Pre-Nuptial Considerations

Starting a new family by getting married is an exciting time. Growing your family and starting your future together with the person you love is something that everyone looks forward to. While there are many fun and thrilling things to plan and do when you are getting ready to get married, executing a pre-nuptial agreement is not typically counted among those fun tasks. In some cases, however, a ...

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05

Jun 2018

Common Custody Mistakes in Your Settlement Agreement

Most cases settle out of court. Creating a settlement agreement can be of great benefit to parents, as it allows them to tailor-make a custody and visitation arrangement that is custom built to meet the needs of their family and their children. As every family is different, the benefits are clear to see, as going into court rarely results in an order that has as many individualized provisions as ...

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31

May 2018

Making Sure Your Approach to Divorce Doesn't Hurt Your Children

Every parent simply wants what is best for his or her children. Co-parenting during a healthy and successful relationship is difficult and often even the happiest couples will have disagreements on how to handle parenting issues. When a couple is divorcing, those parenting issues can become infinitely more complicated, as now you are trying to navigate a complicated legal proceeding as well as ...

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15

May 2018

Top Business Valuation Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

The American dream includes working hard and achieving your goals for yourself and your family. There are twenty eight million small businesses in the United States, and behind each and every one are hard-working individuals striving to make the business a success. Husband and wife teams are frequently behind these businesses and may have spent decades working on the business and helping it to ...

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10

May 2018

Divorce Rates Spike After Holidays

People with successful marriages know that it is important to work on your marriage no matter what time of year it is. A successful marriage requires effort from both spouses every day, year round. Summer and winter holidays can often be some of the most fun times for these strong marriages, as they provide an opportunity to spend time with each other, immediate family, and extended family. For a ...

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08

May 2018

How Rights Change with Cohabitation Versus Marriage

The structure and landscape of the American family is changing. Not that long ago it was culturally taboo for a couple to live together without the benefit of marriage. This is no longer the case, and it is now very common for people to reside together, plan for the future together, and even have children together without even ever considering the possibility of formalizing their relationship. ...

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26

Apr 2018

Civil Restraining Orders

Domestic violence remains a widespread problem in the United States, and New Jersey, unfortunately, is no exception. The New Jersey Prevention of Domestic Violence Act provides options for victims of domestic violence to obtain protection from their abusers. One method is to request a restraining order from the court to prevent the abuser from coming around or contacting the victim. This is ...

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24

Apr 2018

How Can a Cell Phone Be Used in My Divorce?

Almost everyone today has a cell phone, and most of those are smart phones. We use our phones many times a day for sending email, taking pictures, making phone calls, checking social media, playing games, using GPS services, and a large variety of other reasons. To varying degrees, our phones can provide a startlingly accurate picture of how a person has spent his or her day. During family law ...

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19

Apr 2018

When to Request Sole Custody

Custody issues are often the most sensitive and central of any family law case. The safety and well-being of the children is of upmost importance to the parents involved, and they are often willing to fight for a long time in court to make sure that the ultimate court order reflects what they believe is in the child’s best interest. The vast majority of cases end with parents sharing joint legal ...

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17

Apr 2018

Abandonment and Moving Out - Does Timing of Separation Matter?

The end of a marriage can sometimes be an amicable split that gives the parties plenty of time to think over their new housing arrangements and contemplate how to handle their next steps. Unfortunately, this is not always the case, and one spouse may feel the need to move out as soon as possible in order to avoid an acrimonious home environment. In such a case, the person leaving the home needs to ...

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12

Apr 2018

Continued Cohabitation During Divorce

Going through a divorce means drastic changes for everyone involved. Whereas you have previously spent your days planning for an emotional and financial future attached to your spouse, divorce means having to shift your point of view and plans. Although divorce will ultimately mean that you and your spouse will no longer be living together, not all divorce parties choose to immediately separate ...

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10

Apr 2018

Divorce and Private School

Education is of central importance to any child’s future. Parents work long and hard to help save for a child’s education and make sure that they obtain the best opportunities possible. In recognition of the essential nature of a solid education for a child’s future, the New Jersey legislature has provided specific provisions to order both parents to contribute to college expenses, even after a ...

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05

Apr 2018

Traveling After Divorce - Interstate and International Considerations

Taking children on vacation can be a wonderful experience and can build memories that last a lifetime for both the parents and the children. After a divorce or separation, vacations are even more important, as they provide an essential opportunity for the parents to have quality bonding time with their children. However, when there has been a divorce or custody order entered, parents should be ...

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03

Apr 2018

Proper Use of Marital Funds During Divorce

Going through a divorce is a time of uncertainty and instability. A big part of this is that divorce is one of the most financially unstable times for almost every couple. Dividing finances and making sure there are enough resources to cover to households can stretch many budgets to the limit. Although many people have some money put away in savings or investments, all money that was acquired ...

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29

Mar 2018

I Just Filed For Divorce - Now What Happens?

The legal process is full of many crucial and detailed steps. Family law cases are no exception to this. After deciding to divorce, many divorce parties feel a strong sense of anxiety or chaos. Understanding the basic steps in the divorce process may help you to feel like you have taken back a measure of control and reduce your feelings of uncertainty. After you have filed the initial Complaint ...

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