Alimony is often a sore topic to those spouses who have to pay it. It is meant to provide fair compensation and support to a spouse after divorce. Many financial factors are taken into account to calculate a payment that allows the supported spouse to maintain a standard of living as near as possible to [ READ MORE ]
Getting a divorce is one of the most emotional and, at times, confusing processes that a person can go through. You may have to deal with division of assets, complex division of assets, child custody, child support, alimony and many many more complicated issues. While New Jersey’s divorce rate is one of the lowest in [ READ MORE ]
Calculating child support can seem a daunting task. If it is through a divorce judgment, post-divorce modification or an agreement between two unmarried parents, on its surface it may seems to be a very convoluted an complicated procedure. Our Morris County family attorneys will help walk you through the process of calculating child support in New Jersey and [ READ MORE ]
All marriages go through ups and downs and each is unique in its challenges. However there are several warnings that will let you know your marriage may be on the rocks. These include excessive criticism, contempt and irrational defensiveness. Spotting these red flags early can be the difference between being prepared for, or being caught [ READ MORE ]
Divorce mediation is a voluntary process entered into with the full consent and participation of both parties in a divorce. In mediation, the divorcing spouses meet with a neutral third party, the mediator, and with their help, work through the issues you need in order to end a marriage as amicably and cost effectively as possible. There [ READ MORE ]
All divorce proceedings in New Jersey are considered either contested or uncontested, but what does this actually mean? Contrary to popular belief, this is not a term which describes the attitudes of spouses or the general feel of the divorce. Instead, it is a tactile definition based on how each spouse files for and responds to divorce [ READ MORE ]
Many parents going through divorce in New Jersey consider finding a viable child custody agreement priority number one. However, most individuals do not consider striking a temporary child custody agreement before the divorce is finalized. This can be extremely beneficial for families as divorce proceedings have the potential to carry on for many months or even multiple years. Time [ READ MORE ]
Same Sex Divorce Attorneys Morris County, NJ As per the 2014 landmark Supreme Court decision Obergefell v. Hodges, same sex marriage is a constitutional right of all Americans. However, that followed over 200 years of American and New Jersey history where same sex couples were not afforded the same legal rights as heterosexual couples. Due to [ READ MORE ]
New Jersey is considered a “no-fault” state, but allows both no-fault and fault divorce. This means that with each divorce comes a decision: whether to file for no-fault or fault based divorce. At its core, this distinction comes from the grounds for your divorce, but there may be far reaching consequences based on your decision. Divorce settlement agreements commonly [ READ MORE ]
Divorce Mediation Attorneys Morris County, NJ Divorce can be difficult for everyone involved. Even when it is the right decision and ultimately a positive choice, the family and lifestyle changes can be jarring for children and adults alike. Divorcing parents have a litany of factors which they must resolve including child custody and child support. However, this doesn’t tell [ READ MORE ]
Child support agreements are frequently reached between unmarried parents or co-parents during a divorce. These terms are meant to provide a consistent financial situation for New Jersey children, and are based on a number of personal and economic factors. However, agreements which may have been equitable at one point may not hold up over 18 plus years in [ READ MORE ]
The New Jersey State Bar Association invited Partner Joseph P. Cadicina Esq. to join the Family Law Executive Committee last Tuesday, May 15th. The mission statement of the Family Law Executive Committee (FLEC) is to: “maintain and improve the practice of family law through effective interaction with the family courts and by informing members of [ READ MORE ]
Reconciliation Agreement Attorneys Mendham, NJ Marriage and divorce are never simple. As time goes on and people make changes, the decision to seek a divorce may no longer feel like the right choice. For couples who have already legally separated and/or filed for divorce, it may be possible to legally terminate the divorce process through a reconciliation. Reconciliation [ READ MORE ]
Child custody is amongst the most important issues during New Jersey divorce. The terms of a child custody agreement may determine where a child lives, which co-parents may make major life choices, and how much time a child will spend with each parent. It is therefore vital for co-parents to understand child custody regulations and what factors [ READ MORE ]
It is becoming more and more common for couples involved in long term relationships to remain unmarried. Many unmarried couples purchase homes together, live together, have children together, and generally enjoy the commitment of a marriage without legally marrying. For these unmarried couples, that can create a complex legal relationship in the event of a [ READ MORE ]
Marital and non-marital agreements in New Jersey are a great way for couples to plan ahead. Through prenuptial agreements, cohabitation agreements, palimony agreements, etc, it is possible to agree upon complex issues such as alimony, division of assets, and much more. However, marital agreements are notoriously difficult to enforce in NJ. This is partially due to couples drafting their [ READ MORE ]
Most divorcing couples are aware that they will have to divide their marital assets. However, many are unfamiliar with the concept of equitable distribution. In the U.S., each state has the legal authority to determine how assets will be divided during divorce. Some states have “community property” laws, which dictate that all co-owned assets are to be divided equally. New [ READ MORE ]
Before spouses must settle disputes such as child custody, division of assets, alimony, child support, and so on, they must first begin the divorce process by filing for divorce. All divorces in New Jersey must cite reasons or grounds for divorce. These grounds for divorce are vastly different, and can have different benefits and detriments depending on your unique situation. As long as [ READ MORE ]
Divorce mediation is a method of alternative dispute resolution (or ADR) commonly used in New Jersey. As opposed to litigation, mediation takes a more cooperative, communicative approach to resolving issues during divorce. However, many clients have unfounded reservations about choosing mediation, fearing that they may not be able to resolve all of their critical legal disputes. Today, [ READ MORE ]
There are actually five different types of alimony available to divorcing couples in New Jersey. One of these types is called open duration alimony, which was previously known as “permanent” alimony. Open duration alimony was reformed by the 2014 New Jersey Alimony Amendment Act, setting forth some changes in regulation which may have a material impact on New [ READ MORE ]
Terryann K. Bradley, a partner with our firm since 2013, has now become a named partner with our firm, Laufer, Dalena, Cadicina, Jensen & Bradley! We wanted to take this opportunity to thank Terryann Bradley for her years of dedication and service to our clients and Morris County family law and divorce firm, and congratulate [ READ MORE ]
For parents going through a divorce, the custody of their children is often amongst the most important if not the most important issue. While there are a litany of considerations which can play into your child custody agreement, many parents are able to find an amicable and amenable solution without litigation through using alternative conflict resolution tactics [ READ MORE ]
Annulments are legal alternatives to divorce available to individuals who entered into marriages under illegal or fraudulent circumstances. Annulments are entirely separate from divorces, and they do not include the complexities of division of assets, child custody, child support, alimony, etc. This is because executed annulments create a situation where a previous marriage legally never existed. It is [ READ MORE ]
Divorce is a difficult time even under the best circumstances. Family dynamics change, you may be moving, your social life will change, parents have their children’s happiness to consider, and of course there is the impact on your finances. Amongst all of this, there is the expense of the divorce proceedings themselves. While it is not possible [ READ MORE ]
If you and your spouse are on good terms going into a divorce, it can be tempting to go through the divorce process without the advocacy of an experienced matrimonial attorney. For most individuals, this is their first time going through an incredibly complex and impactful legal process, which can carry long term effects to multiple aspects [ READ MORE ]
Alimony and spousal support considerations are common for couples going through divorce proceedings. However, alimony can refer to five different types of payments made from on ex spouse to another. It is also worth noting that New Jersey alimony regulations were changed as of September, 2014, directly impacting those who have been divorced since that date. Today, our divorce [ READ MORE ]
After the dust settles from a divorce, many parents face a new challenge: dealing with their former spouse in the capacity of a co-parent. While the emotional aspects of the divorce will fade over time, the practical realities of raising children with separated parents will remain. Even if it may seem like an impossible situation, millions [ READ MORE ]
As attorneys and the public continue to become more and more familiar with the Alternative Dispute Resolution process of mediation, the many advantages it offers over traditional divorce, as well as some of the disadvantages, are becoming clearer and clearer. When it comes to deciding whether or not mediation, some other ADR method, or a [ READ MORE ]
One of the most common concerns our Morris County divorce clients have, and rightly so, is how their credit card debts will be handled during the division of assets process. And while marital debt is divided equitably during divorce just like any other complex financial asset such as a home, privately-owned business, commercial property, retirement [ READ MORE ]
Even though no one wants their marriage to end in divorce, the fact of the matter is that almost 50% of New Jersey marriages will end in divorce. And while many times a divorce can be stressful, time-consuming, expensive, or some combination of the three, other times securing a divorce and deciding the issues of [ READ MORE ]
In a somewhat strange twist of the law, New Jersey parents who are married have no obligation to support their child’s college or post-secondary education financially, while thanks to the 1982 NJ Supreme Court decision in Newburgh v. Arrigo, divorced parents may often find themselves in the position of legally having to financially contribute towards their [ READ MORE ]
During many divorces, one of the key issues that will need to be decided is that of an alimony and spousal support agreement. Alimony is designed to help spouse’s who have traditionally been financially dependent on the other spouse to maintain a lifestyle similar to what they enjoyed during their marriage. While there are several [ READ MORE ]
While any divorce can bring with it a variety of changes and new considerations to your life, one of the most important actions you can take during your Morris County divorce is to work with a financial consultant and a financial planner. This is for a wide variety of reasons (which we will discuss below), but the good [ READ MORE ]
In today’s modern world, going anywhere without a cell phone feels like you’re missing a part of you. We use our cell phones for just about everything, and bring them just about everywhere we go. Our cell phones also conveniently save all our data for us, things like call history, messages, emails, and sometimes even [ READ MORE ]
On August 6th, 2017 the New Jersey Supreme Court ruled on the base of Bisbing v Bisbing, resulting in a dramatic change to how and when parents can relocate with their children out-of-state after a divorce. This ruling has overturned 20 years or prior case law, and has established a new standard for all out-of-state [ READ MORE ]
When drafting a child support agreement, many parents don’t take into account the fact that their children will grow up, and that their needs and expenses will change accordingly. One particularly important aspect of this is when a child reaches the age of 17, the legal driving age in New Jersey. Most children upon reaching [ READ MORE ]
We are pleased to announce that three of our attorneys have been selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America© 2018 • William M. Laufer, an Equity Partner at Laufer, Dalena, Cadicina, Jensen, & Boyd, with a focus on Matrimonial Law. For more information on Mr. Laufer, visit his attorney [ READ MORE ]
When parents of children divorce or dissolve a legal relationship, one of the most important, and difficult, issues they will need to decide is that of child custody and parenting time. Not only do the parents need to decide specific terms related to legal custody, joint or sole physical custody, and a parenting time schedule, they [ READ MORE ]
Any time the parents of a child or children divorce, one of the principal issues that will need to be decided is that of child support. Child support payments are determined using a strict set of guidelines which differentiate between parents who jointly share child custody and visitation time, and situations where one parent is [ READ MORE ]
Editor’s Note: Some aspects of child relocation law have changed since the release of this article thanks to the NJ Supreme Court decision in Bisbing v Binsbing, the details of which you can view here. New Jersey family law courts understand just how important it is for children to maintain a relationship with both of [ READ MORE ]
Contrary to popular belief, alimony payments are not set in stone, and may be modified based on a variety of factors. New Jersey state law allows for alimony modifications any time circumstances have changed significantly and permanently, with one of these circumstances being the loss of employment. Here we will take a close look at [ READ MORE ]
Morris County and New Jersey child custody courts take domestic violence very seriously, especially when it comes to child custody and visitation agreements and modifications. As a family court’s duty is always to first protect a child’s best interests and needs, they understand the negative impact that abusive and violent behavior can have on a [ READ MORE ]
In many Morris County divorces, alimony is a key component of the divorce settlement agreement. Alimony is determined by a number of different factors, including the duration of the marriage, the lifestyle the couple enjoyed during the marriage, and both spouse’s income and earning potential. However, some of these factors can change after the alimony [ READ MORE ]
Many people are turning to Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) methods in order to help them resolve their divorce and the related issues like child custody and parenting time, child support, spousal support, and division of assets. ADR can be appealing because it helps resolve divorces outside of the public court system, meaning divorces are more private, and [ READ MORE ]
Going through a divorce can often be an expensive, stressful, and draining process, and as such many people tend to try to get through it as quickly as possible, and sign agreements that really aren’t in their best interests, and sometimes just downright unfair. Others prefer to avoid the process entirely, pretend that it isn’t [ READ MORE ]
Going through a divorce and all of the associated issues such as child custody, child support, alimony, division of assets, and business and investment valuation and division can be extremely stressful. Even an un-contentious divorce can be a time-consuming and complex process. A contentious divorce can be even more difficult, especially if your ex is [ READ MORE ]
Laufer, Dalena, Cadicina, Jensen & Bradley, LLC ESTABLISHED AND EXPERIENCED FAMILY LAW ATTORNEYS Laufer, Dalena, Cadicina, Jensen & Bradley, LLC is well known for successfully handling complex family law cases, including divorce and civil union dissolutions. The firm’s attorneys, who cover all aspects of family law, are committed to obtaining the best possible results. Six [ READ MORE ]
Mediation, sometimes known as Alternative Dispute Resolution, is a fairly new concept, and as such, is not widely understood by the general public. It offers many benefits over traditional divorces, and is quickly becoming the new standard in uncontested divorces. Let’s take a closer look at what mediation entails, and what advantages it can offer [ READ MORE ]
Going through a divorce is one of the hardest things to do in life. Going through it with the wrong lawyer makes it almost impossible. When it comes to finding a divorce lawyer, you want to make sure to find the right fit for you. You want an attorney who will negotiate a favorable division [ READ MORE ]
Years ago, many states subscribed to the legal philosophy of “tender years”, meaning that courts would favor children spending time with the mother at young ages, believing that the children needed a mother’s care to develop emotionally healthy behavior. Nowadays, we know that the best arrangement for any child is spending as much time as [ READ MORE ]
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