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Is a Party Entering Into a Palimony Agreement Required to Secure the Independent Advice of Counsel?
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 …
Is it Illegal to Snoop on my Spouse’s Cell Phone and Read the Text Messages?
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 …
What if I Lose My Job During the Divorce Process?
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 …
How Do I Make Relocating Easier After Divorce?
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 …
Can You Prove Mental Abuse in a Divorce?
Although emotional abuse does not leave scars on the body, it can be just as destructive as physical violence. Unfortunately, emotional abuse is not as easy to document as physical …
Three Tips for Raising ‘Good’ Kids
By Kate Garzón Sometimes parents come to me because they want guidance for specific issues…temper tantrums; sibling rivalry; sleep; school success and motivation; they feel themselves drifting apart from (or …
How Do High Asset Divorces Differ from Low Asset Divorces?
Divorce is never a simple process. Between the emotional toll of a split, and the legal and financial details that need to be worked out, it has an undeniable impact …
How to Create a Living Will in NJ
If you are incapacitated due to an accident or the onset of dementia, it may be unclear what treatments and interventions should occur for your medical care. Without a living …
What Is the Difference between Legal and Physical Custody?
New Jersey courts recognize two types of child custody: legal custody and physical custody. The two are not interchangeable. Under each category, legal and physical custody can further be broken …
Can Non-Biological Parents Seek Custody Rights?
Generally, child custody cases involve biological parents who must determine the terms of custody and visitation if they are not together. This process happens through mediation or in court. But …
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