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Category: Divorce

Business Owners and Divorce

A doctor with a medical practice, an electrician with multiple employees, and a sole proprietor of an IT company, all have one thing in common.  They are each business owners, with the sole ownership interest in their business, which is not only their primary source of income but also their asset. When either spouse in

My case is going to trial. What should I expect?

The good thing about hiring experiences matrimonial attorneys, whether in a post judgment dispute, or for your divorce, is that this attorney will prepare your case for the eventuality of trial, but hope that they are not forced to do so. For example, your attorney will have already exchanged discovery with the other side. Discovery

Top 7 Misconceptions in Divorce

1.  My divorce is uncontested, I don’t need a Marital Settlement Agreement. If you have children, assets (property, bank accounts, etc.) or there will be an exchange of monies at the conclusion of your divorce, such as alimony and child support, it is absolutely recommended that you enter into a marital settlement agreement with your

Covid-19: Your Divorce and Financial Obligations

Our clients are concerned about the long term effects of the Covid-19 pandemic and how that may affect their divorce proceedings and current financial obligations in post judgment situations.  For example, did a spouse lose their job as a result of Covid-19 while their divorce proceedings were pending? What happens for the spouse that had

Is Your Divorce Stuck in Limbo Due to Covid-19? Not Anymore!

On June 5, 2020, the Administrative Office of the Courts issued Directive #18-20 to assist the resolution of divorces which have a signed settlement agreement, or where a non-responding party, should have a default judgment entered. This directive allows parties to request a divorce without a formal appearance before the court, but leaves it in

What are the Requirements to File for Divorce in New Jersey?

To be able to divorce your spouse, in New Jersey, and pursuant to the law in this state, you must be able to meet the following requirements: Either party is a resident of the State of New Jersey when the Complaint is filed and Service is effectuated on the Defendant within New Jersey, per the rules

How Long Does it Take to Get Divorced in New Jersey?

Typically, a divorce matter is resolved in under a 1-year.  Courts endeavor to have all matters resolved in that timeframe, and there are mechanisms like the Early Settlement Panel and post-economic mediation, built into the divorce process to assist you in doing so.  There are many circumstances when a divorce matter is resolved swiftly, due

Terminating My Alimony Payments

Not so fast.  Terminating alimony is a very fact sensitive inquiry and requires, often, the filing a motion before a family court judge, and potentially a period of discovery before a plenary hearing is scheduled. Terminating alimony based upon a dating relationship is, often, not enough to terminate one’s alimony obligation. Instead, a payor would

Child Support In a Divorce

In any divorce that involves children that are still minors or unemancipated, child support will be a key issue requiring resolution in that proceeding. Throughout Shane and White, LLC’s 40 years of practicing family law, we have learned the ins and outs of child support. If you have decided that it is time for your marriage to come to

When is your child deemed emancipated?

Emancipation is the legal concept to determine when your child or children are “beyond the sphere” of your influence.  Emancipation of a child will coincide with the termination of child support payments from one parent to the other parent.  In an agreement, between divorcing parents or of unmarried parents, parents can contract and agree to
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