People facing a divorce in New Jersey fear losing exactly half of everything they built. Misunderstanding state asset division laws causes this fear. New Jersey uses equitable distribution laws to divide marital property fairly. This does not guarantee a strict...
Laufer, Dalena, Jensen & Doran, LLC is proud to announce that Christine M. Dalena, Esq. has been named a 2026 Family Practice Award Honoree by the Morris County Bar Association. This recognition reflects Christine’s longstanding dedication to family law and her...
Divorce can create great uncertainty for families, especially for parents trying to protect their children from disruption. When a case is filed in New Jersey, one of the first concerns often involves where the children will live and how parenting time will work while...
When you and your co-parent separate, child support usually covers basic expenses such as food, clothing and housing. However, questions often come up when your child attends private school, plays travel sports or takes part in summer camps and other activities. In...
Ending a marriage after many years can bring financial changes that feel sudden and hard to manage. In New Jersey, gray divorce often raises questions about income, retirement savings and ongoing support between former spouses. These issues can become even more...
Executive pay can complicate property division fast. Cash bonuses, stock options and restricted stock units (RSUs) often sit on vesting schedules and performance targets. In a high net worth divorce New Jersey law still uses equitable distribution, yet complex pay...
A spouse refusing to agree to a divorce can feel like a roadblock, especially when you have already made a firm decision and started planning your next steps. When that resistance shows up as silence or refusal, it can raise a difficult question: are you stuck, or can...
Few things are more frustrating than waiting in a parking lot for a custody exchange that never happens, or having your weekend cut short because your ex decided to sign the children up for a new activity without your consent. If you live in New Jersey, you should...
Mediation does not always lead to agreement. If it breaks down, your divorce does not end. It moves into the next legal phase. Your case returns to court In New Jersey, mediation is often required for economic issues. If you do not reach agreement, the mediator must...
Divorce in New Jersey does not always mean a courtroom battle. Collaborative divorce gives you a private way to work out issues and may reduce conflict and stress. What makes collaborative divorce different? New Jersey recognizes collaborative divorce under the New...
