divorced parents deciding what to do with their deceased child's remains

In a recent published case, the Appellate Division dealt with the sad circumstances addressing the disposition of the cremation remains and personal effects of a child, who passed away while attending college. In the case of Freedman v. Freedman, the parties were divorced in 2007. Their child unexpectantly died in 2021 at the young age of […]

Somerville Divorce Lawyers at Lyons & Associates, P.C. Offer Legal Advice to Clients Who Are Getting Remarried.

If your first marriage ended in divorce, and you are in a committed relationship with a new partner, the prospect of getting remarried may feel like a fresh start, and the opportunity to learn from past mistakes. However, according to the U.S. Census Bureau, second marriages have a higher rate of failure than first marriages. […]

According to Forbes, New Jersey was among the top 5 most expensive states to reside in 2022. For that reason, it is not uncommon for individuals to make the economic decision to relocate out of New Jersey after a divorce. However, when children are involved, it is important to know which state has jurisdiction over […]

People get divorced for a variety of reasons, including financial problems, communications issues, and infidelity. While it may be possible for some couples to work through some of these issues, either through marriage counseling or individual therapy sessions, there are other issues that can cause irreparable damage to a marriage. When a spouse’s physical or […]

parent and child

When a couple makes the difficult and painful decision to get a divorce, there are a number of financial issues that must be resolved, from the division of marital assets to alimony and child support. If there are children involved, determining child support payments and alimony will be a top priority. While both are support […]

financially prepare for divorce

In addition to the emotional toll that a divorce can take on all parties involved, the process can also become very costly, particularly when you factor in attorney and court fees, as well as alimony and child support. If you and your spouse have decided to get a divorce, it is wise to create a […]

motion for reconsideration

It is common for clients to believe that the Court has entered an Order incorrectly. Often, clients believe the Court may have missed important and relevant facts or evidence presented. As family law attorneys, we must guide and advise our clients as to the potential next steps to take when they present these beliefs to […]

couple divorce during covid

From the constant fear of getting sick or losing someone to COVID-19 to the daily stress of having to work and do school from home, as well as the economic, political, and social impact that the pandemic continues to have, it should come as no surprise that the divorce rates have increased significantly over the […]

emancipated child

It goes without saying that parents have a legal obligation to financially support their kids. Nevertheless, a common, publicly held misconception is the idea that once a child reaches the age of 18, he or she is automatically emancipated given that 18 is the age at which society deems a child to have reached adult […]

children testify custody

Going through a divorce can be overwhelming for all parties involved. When there are complex custody issues that need to be resolved, this can be difficult for the children, particularly if the couple cannot reach an agreement regarding the legal and physical custody of their children. One of the toughest questions that arise in child custody cases is whether […]