Advocates for victims of domestic violence have noticed a seasonal trend that domestic abuse increases during the summer months. Certain factors being attributed to the uptick have to do with common seasonal aggravations. Summer’s high temperatures cause physical discomfort that may contribute to unprovoked irritation. Unfortunately, an abuser may take those frustrations out on their significant other […]
After a divorce, sharing custody of the children can be complicated, especially if both parents are working. Shuttling children to and from activities and between homes while holding down a job requires real time management skill and a solid parenting time schedule. If you are in the process of working out a parenting time agreement, […]
Imagine your son or daughter is six months old and as a conscientious parent, you open a 529 Plan with your child as the beneficiary. During the marriage you and your spouse contribute funds to the 529 Plan in the hopes your child will someday attend college. Fast forward ten years and you and your […]
In the state of New Jersey, there is no law prescribing the specific age when a minor child may be left home alone and unattended. The DCP&P Policy Manual sets forth that, “Some children may be capable of being alone for short periods of time (to enable their parent to go to the local market, […]
Written by: Marissa DelMauro, Esq. In the midst of contentious and acrimonious divorces, the question often arises whether it is lawful to access a spouse’s emails without his or her knowledge. Understandably, one may want to view their spouse’s emails for signs of infidelity, for example. The answer is, it depends. First, both Federal and New […]
As the warmer months approach, students start thinking about spring break. This vacation from school work is a welcome respite for kids and teens, but it can present some challenges for divorced parents that share custody. Since this time-off is arranged by educational institutions at the start of each school year, parents and caregivers should […]
Written by: Mark Gabriel, Esq. A recent story caught my attention where a man who was stabbed by his girlfriend 13 times and almost died from the injuries, now wants to marry his attacker. Some people who are already married may ask the question “Would I still have to pay my wife alimony if she […]
The division of assets and liabilities is an essential part of the divorce process. Just as every couple is unique, so is their financial landscape. Most divorcing spouses have to navigate the allocation of homes, vehicles, retirement monies, and other common assets. In some divorces, there is yet another asset that can be a bit […]
Written by: Marissa A. Del Mauro, Esq. Recent news outlets have reported that, Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos and his wife MacKenzie Bezos have decided to file for divorce after 25 years of marriage. It has been reported that the divorce will be filed in Washington State, which is a community property state. This leaves the […]
For individuals who are married but have children from a prior relationship a QTIP Trust should be a point of consideration in your estate planning process. A QTIP Trust, or Qualified Terminable Interest Property Trust, is an irrevocable trust that allows you to use your assets to provide for your surviving spouse until his or […]
