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...
Mount Holly Legal Issues Blog
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...
How is mental capacity determined when drafting a will?
A will is supposed to give clear guidance as to what to do with assets, thereby clearly indicating the will creator’s intent. But issues can arise when the mental capacity of the will’s creator is drawn into question. In fact, this can lead to prolonged probate...
The nature of prenuptial agreements may be shifting
Any couple who is getting married in Mount Holly has probably heard of of a prenuptial agreement. Sometimes called prenups, they are typically used to hash out agreements on certain issues should one of the partners pass away or should the marriage end in divorce....
Detailing New Jersey’s income withholding guidelines
While most divorced parents who are obliged to pay child support may not have an issue supporting their children, missed payments remain a problem both in Mount Holly and throughout the rest of the U.S. Those who have been named as obligees of a child support...
Describing the different types of alimony in New Jersey
The end of your marriage in Mount Holly can bring with it a great deal of uncertainty, particularly if your ex-spouse was the primary income earner in your home. Of the many clients in your same situation that we here at The Law Firm of Michael S Rothmel LLC have...
Landmark ruling changes standard for parents who want to relocate
Most divorced parents in Mount Holly who share custody cherish the time that they get to spend with their children. Courts usually work hard to ensure that parenting time is split fairly and in a way that benefits the children the most. However, when one parent...
The role of grandparents during divorce
When a divorce takes place in New Jersey, the children are greatly affected, sometimes even more so than the parents. In those cases, it is important that members of the extended family rally together to provide emotional support. Grandparents in particular may play a...
Men can be victims of intimate partner abuse too
Anyone who has been part of a contentious relationship in Mount Holly knows how difficult it can be psychologically to suffer abuse at the hands of a partner. However, when most people think of domestic violence, they imagine a woman's abuse at the hands of a male...
Some delaying divorce due to health care uncertainty
Getting divorced in Mount Holly comes with a number of decisions that need to be made, many of which are financial. Spouses often share many things, including bank accounts, mortgages and insurance policies. However, according to the Huffington Post, health insurance...
