children testify custody

Going through a divorce can be overwhelming for all parties involved. When there are complex custody issues that need to be resolved, this can be difficult for the children, particularly if the couple cannot reach an agreement regarding the legal and physical custody of their children. One of the toughest questions that arise in child custody cases is whether […]

pay back child support

Most people are familiar with the term “deadbeat dad,” which refers to a non-custodial parent who fails to make court-ordered child support payments or provide emotion. While either parent may be ordered to pay child-support, traditionally it is more common for the dad to be the primary breadwinner while the mother takes care of the […]

appeal of divorce court order

Oftentimes, family matters are emotional, contentious, and leave both parties feeling unhappy with the outcome. Particularly with divorce proceedings, litigants will often want to appeal a judge’s determination because they perceived something in the decision as unfair. Frequently, this perceived unfairness has to do with money. A judge’s determination on issues such alimony or the equitable division of […]

financial team after a divorce

Life post-divorce comes with many changes. One area that many forget to make changes to is their financial team. It can be important to do this, so you are no longer using the same financial professionals as your ex-spouse. Even if that person is no longer using the same experts, you may decide that you want a […]

There are many factors that will determine whether your spouse is entitled to a percentage of the business as part of the divorce settlement. The process of distributing marital property can be complicated, particularly when you own your own business, and you want to protect your investment, and the blood, sweat and tears that you have put […]

police liability

By Eric Marcy, Esq. In Federal civil rights actions under 42 U.S.C. § 1983, supervisors are frequently named as defendants, even in circumstances were the supervisor was not directly involved or did not even have knowledge of the actions of the subordinate that gave rise to the claimed deprivation of civil rights. Shift Commanders, Lieutenants, Captains, Deputy […]

Child abuse takes many forms, from physical and sexual abuse to abandonment and neglect. While any type of abuse can have devastating consequences, from physical injuries to extreme mental and emotional trauma, the abuse that does not leave any cuts or bruises that can still cause significant emotional harm and other long-term issues. There are […]

divorce

When a couple files for divorce, one of the first steps is to complete the “Complaint for Divorce” document. Among other information that must be listed in this document, you must specify the reason for the divorce. In New Jersey, valid grounds for divorce include no-fault grounds, adultery, extreme cruelty, and addiction. Abandonment may also […]

divorce papers

Even the most amicable divorces can be costly, time-consuming, and emotionally draining. However, if your divorce is uncontested, and you have resolved the major issues like child custody and spousal support, you and your spouse may be able to obtain a divorce much more quickly than a contested divorce, and at a much lower cost […]

Our Somerville Divorce Lawyers at Lyons & Associates, P.C. Assist Clients Who Wish to End Their Marriage

Famed quarterback Tom Brady and his supermodel-turned-activist wife Gisele Bündchen have each hired divorce lawyers. After months of tension that resulted in the pair living separately, Brady and Bündchen have reportedly retained attorneys to determine how their assets would be divided should they move forward with a divorce. Married since 2009, Brady and Bündchen own […]