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Litigation vs. Mediation: Which Is Right for Me?
Lyons & Associates, P.C. Managing Partner Theresa Lyons reveals the key difference between litigation vs. mediation.
What To Include in a Marital Settlement Agreement
A marital settlement agreement (MSA) is the comprehensive written document that contains the entire agreement between your spouse and you regarding all of the issues in your New Jersey divorce.
By: David F. Salvaggio, Esq.
What is a Postnuptial Agreement?
A postnuptial agreement is an agreement that a couple has entered into after they have been married. This type of agreement typically addresses the resolution and potential division of their financial affairs and assets should the couple divorce.
Prenuptial Agreements 101
Newly engaged individuals often wonder whether a prenuptial agreement is necessary or appropriate for them. Truly, anyone who is interested in entering into a prenuptial agreement should consider one. It is not a prerequisite to be wealthy in order to consider one. Some examples of those who may be particularly interested in entering into a …
Should I Get a Prenup?
Should I Get a Prenup? 3 Ways to Decide If you are planning on marrying the love of your life, you may be considering whether a prenup, or prenuptial agreement, is necessary. These legal agreements are put in place to safeguard your assets from a prospective spouse in the event of divorce. According to the …
Why Do Divorce Rates Increase in January?
January is referred to as divorce month by news and media outlets because this is when many divorce filings take place. There are several reasons why more couples separate right after the New Year. Spouses tend to stay together during the holiday season to preserve a sense of happiness for their family, especially when they …
The Advantages of Hiring a Certified Matrimonial Attorney
When a marriage begins to dissolve, it can seem like the end of your hopes and dreams and the world as you know it. Yet during that highly emotional time, you need to do everything you can to protect your children, your home, your lifestyle, and your finances. You may not be thinking clearly, and …
I Received a Bad Ruling, Can My Case Be Opened Again?
If you have an issue before the court, at some point your matter will be adjudicated and a Judge will make a ruling and issue a final order. Sometimes, that decision may not be to your liking, and you make think that the Judge was flat-out wrong. The question then becomes: what happens now? Short …
Legislation Regarding Marriage by Minors
Marriage by minors has been in the news recently as some states introduced legislation aimed at prohibiting child marriage. Until now in New York, minors as young as 14 were permitted to marry. New changes abolish marriage for 14-16- year-olds and allows 17-year-olds to marry if they have both judicial and parental consent. The New …
Bridgewater Divorce Lawyers: Divorcing After a Long Marriage
Couples that have been together for decades are not untouched by divorce. Studies show that “gray divorces” are actually on the rise. Couples over 50 who end their marriage are currently the largest divorce demographic. Empty nesters are more likely to part ways once the kids have gone and they realize they have little in …
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