By: Kevin W. Ku, Esq. On March 8, 2022, the Supreme Court of New Jersey addressed the statutory requirement pursuant to N.J.S.A. 25:1-5(h) that parties to a palimony agreement must confer with independent counsel for the agreement to be enforceable in the case of Kathleen Moynihan v. Edward Lynch, 2022 N.J. LEXIS 188 (2022). Specifically, the […]
Spring is in the air, which means that the sun is setting later, the days are getting warmer, and the flowers are starting to bloom. For Christians around the world, spring is also associated with the Easter holiday, although families who do not observe the religious aspect of the holiday may still participate in the […]
By Eric Marcy, Esq. When one thinks their spouse may be having an affair or is engaging in economic infidelity, there is the tendency to consider accessing the cell phone to see who they are communicating with and what is being discussed. In the context of a potential divorce, such snooping may violate State and/or Federal law […]
If you and your spouse are in the middle of divorce proceedings and you suddenly lose your job, this can complicate the process. Even if you handle your divorce through mediation, there are significant expenses associated with a divorce, so the loss of income can make a difficult situation even more complicated. More couples filed for […]
During a divorce, are financial issues that will need to be resolved, as well as complex custody issues if the couple has children. If the divorce becomes contentious and the couple has a difficult time resolving their issues, the divorce negotiations may need to be settled in court. This can be a time-consuming and expensive process. Couples […]
A significant percentage of divorces involve children. Children can be affected by divorce, but there are steps parents can take to help them adjust. Research shows that a successful co-parenting partnership between the parents can provide the stability and consistency that children need to develop and thrive after their parents divorce. Co-parenting is where both parents assume […]
Moving to a new home can be an exciting change, particularly if you are upgrading to a home with more space, relocating to an area with a milder climate, or moving to a new city for a new job. However, for children who have lived in the same home for most of their lives, moving […]
Unfortunately, when tensions are running high in divorce, people who are normally reasonable can become irrational. Some spouses will resort to a range of tactics to try to punish the other spouse, from restricting time with children, to negotiating for control over certain assets. If the divorce is particularly acrimonious, a spouse may go to extreme […]
Divorce is a time of profound change. And that change has a profound and lasting impact on every member of the family, including children. Some married parents even hold off on divorce because of how it may affect the children. But delaying the inevitable is not always the ideal solution, especially if the children are exposed […]
In a perfect world, every child could grow up in a healthy, nurturing home environment. But the reality is, not everyone is ready or capable of being a good parent. For that reason, the laws allow someone else to step in and take over those parental responsibilities when a parent cannot, if they meet certain […]
