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Divorce Litigation Lawyers in Somerville, New Jersey In New Jersey, especially, it is hard enough to makes ends meet for one household, but try to do it for two households and often, it’s impossible. People fall behind on their mortgages and can’t seem to climb out of debt. When divorce hits, matters can spiral out […]

At Lyons & Associates, we focus on handling all types of divorces, even those with extra or special claims. Tevis is one type of special claim that Lyons & Associates regularly faces with our clients. A Tevis claim is a personal injury claim that you can allege against your spouse in the divorce complaint when acts of domestic violence have […]

As an attorney I am often asked “What’s the difference between an annulment in court and a Catholic annulment? Aren’t they the same thing?” No, they are not. An annulment in court takes place before a judge in Family Court and a Catholic annulment takes place before a tribunal named by the Catholic Church. An […]

At Lyons & Associates, P.C., the firm’s managing partner is not just a lawyer, but also has a master’s degree in social work. That makes Lyons & Associates, P.C., particularly equipped to handle matrimonial matters that involve mental illness. If your spouse has exhibited irrational or unhealthy mental behaviors, you may be considering ending your marriage. […]
Typically, before engaging in the divorce process, a married couple files tax returns “married filing jointly.” Other times, the married couple may, after seeking advice from an accountant, determine it is more beneficial for them to file “married filing separately.” The IRS has created a number of benefits to both filing statuses and it is […]
When a motion or complaint is filed in the Superior Court of New Jersey, the applicant most likely imagines the outcome of their matter hinging on their attorney’s ability to argue all of the legal reasons as to why they should prevail before a judge in a courtroom. The reality is that, while it may […]
By: Michael Younker Parental alienation is a serious and significant issue in family law. Parental alienation can be described as behavior by one parent, often the custodial parent, to vilify or disparage the other parent in an effort to damage the child/children’s relationship with the other parent. It is crucial to identify parental alienation early on […]
Financial problems continue to be a major contributing factor in divorce. Unfortunately for many, by the time a divorce action is filed, bankruptcy may seem the best way to put the past behind and get a fresh start. Should you file for bankruptcy before the divorce is final? Are there compelling reasons to wait until a […]
New Jersey Family Law Firm The Ramifications of Divorcing an Incapacitated or Disabled Person Studies show that physical and mental disabilities can take a toll on a marriage—disabled persons have a higher divorce rate than couples without disabilities. There are some unique issues that arise when one of the parties to a divorce is incapacitated or suffers […]