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How to Choose the Right Business Structure
Starting a business comes with many important decisions, one of which is selecting the best legal structure (or entity) for your business. A business legal structure (or business entity) is a government classification that determines how your business will be taxed and how much liability you can incur. There are 4 basic types of business …
What Impact Has COVID Had on Divorce Rates?
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 …
How do you know if your child is “legally” emancipated in New Jersey?
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 …
Can Children Testify in Child Custody Cases?
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 …
Can I Be Forced to Pay Back Child Support?
Most people are familiar with the term “deadbeat dad,” which refers to a non-custodial parent who fails to make court-ordered child support payments or provide emotion. While either parent may be ordered to pay child-support, traditionally it is more common for the dad to be the primary breadwinner while the mother takes care of the …
What should be considered before filing an appeal of a divorce related Court order in New Jersey?
Oftentimes, family matters are emotional, contentious, and leave both parties feeling unhappy with the outcome. Particularly with divorce proceedings, litigants will often want to appeal a judge’s determination because they perceived something in the decision as unfair. Frequently, this perceived unfairness has to do with money. A judge’s determination on issues such alimony or …
Am I Allowed to Date While Going Through a Divorce?
Whatever the reason for your divorce, the process can be stressful, overwhelming and lonely. If you happen to meet someone, or get to a place where you are ready to start dating, but your divorce has not yet been finalized, there are some important “dos and don’ts of dating” that you should keep in mind …
Who Makes Up Your Financial Team Post Divorce
Life post-divorce comes with many changes. One area that many forget to make changes to is their financial team. It can be important to do this, so you are no longer using the same financial professionals as your ex-spouse. Even if that person is no longer using the same experts, you may decide that you …
Why Do I Need to Hire a Divorce Lawyer?
Whether your divorce is amicable or bitter and contentious one, the process can be complicated. Some couples think that they can avoid some of the stress and expense of a divorce by handling the situation themselves instead of hiring an experienced divorce lawyer. However, to ensure that you resolve key issues like child support, spousal …
Nursing Home Care – Can I Qualify for Medicaid?
Medicare’s coverage of nursing home care is very limited. So, what is the primary method of paying for nursing home care in New Jersey when you do not have the resources to do so otherwise? The answer is Medicaid. However, navigating the Medicaid system is complicated and confusing. Here are the basics: Medicaid is a …
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