An estate plan helps take care of your loved ones if you die or become incapacitated. Pets, in particular, rely on you for everything and can do nothing for themselves. Estate planning should include the care of your pets if you die or become incapacitated. Caregiver...
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What do I need to do if I have custody and need to move?
A parent who is following a child custody order because of a divorce or paternity case may need to take certain steps in order to move. These steps commonly apply to a parent who has residential custody of the child, that is, takes of care of the child most of the...
What is the scope of a premarital agreement?
Couples prepared to enter into marriage set expectations based on a lifelong relationship. The fact remains, however, that approximately half of marriages end in divorce. Although they have declined in years, divorce rates may trigger “What if…?” questions of life...
What makes high asset divorces unusual?
In a lot of ways, divorces between couples who have a lot of income or own a lot of property work the same as any other divorce. In a New Jersey divorce proceeding, unless the couple can agree, the court will divide their property in a way that the court finds fair. ...
Do same-sex divorcees face unique challenges?
While marriage and divorce equality exists, many same-sex couples thinking about divorce may not realize that there are still unique challenges that they may face in the divorce process. They revolve around Mount Holly, New Jersey, property division and child custody....
Grandparent families: An option for child custody in New Jersey
When people speak of families, they can refer to any number of relationships. Today, six distinct family types define relationships of blood and marriage. Though often overlooked, grandparent families present a viable option for families and courts in child custody...
How will property be divided in my divorce?
Once you’ve made the decision to divorce, you’ll have a lot of different issues to deal with. Custody, child support and alimony are all common and bring with them many questions. So too does property division. How is it divided? Who gets the house? How are these...
How do Millennials normally estate plan?
Millennials are now reaching the age where an estate plan is essential. After all, the older generation is not reaching 40, buying homes and starting families. When these major life activities occur, estate planning is a must, but how are Millennials choosing to plan...
What happens when a parent violates a custody order?
Divorce ranks at the top of traumatic life events even under the best of circumstances. It is painful for the parents, but the impact is often far greater for the children of divorce. Although most parents genuinely love their children and would not do anything to...
How does a child custody evaluation work in New Jersey?
Figuring out what type of custody arrangement is best for your child can be difficult and hotly contested. After all, in many instances, each parent thinks they know what is best for their kid, and those points of view often conflict with each other. This can make a...
