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 […]
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 […]
Over 95% of all divorce cases settle without having to go to trial. That is very good news. Trials can really take a toll on your family’s wealth, health, and happiness. For those couples that have to go to trial, having solid counsel is critical. But what does a couple do who wants to avoid running […]
Going through the process of a divorce can be daunting for anyone; regardless of the outstanding issues a couple may have that need to be addressed and resolved during the course of action. Once these issues are agreed upon by the parties and memorialized in an Agreement, or ruled upon by judge resulting in the […]
The short and simple answer to this question is that in most cases a non-custodial parent will not be required to pay additional child support for the children’s extra-curricular activities since the basic child support award under the New Jersey Child Support Guidelines takes such expenses into consideration when child support is calculated. In fact, the basic child […]
The brothers, 34-year-old Avrohom Goldstein and his 31-year-old brother Moshe, were not leading anyone to the Promised Land with their capers. Rather, they were heading down the road to extortion, to which both pleaded guilty. It’s not often that you hear of a man being forced into divorcing his wife through threats of violence. And […]
