Blog Posts in February, 2016

Timing Is Important When Prenuptial Agreements Need To Be Enforced

When Governor Christie signed amendments to R.S.37:2-32 and R.S.37:2-38 into law back in 2013, it had a profound effect on the enforceability of prenuptial agreements. The change largely pertains to the definition of a single word that determines whether the negotiation process is fair or unfair to both parties. Each Denville divorce attorney at our firm can attest to the fact that the new law ...

Family Businesses Pose Numerous Challenges in NJ Divorce

The concept of equitable distribution in a New Jersey divorce considers a wide array of issues in an effort to make reasonably objective decisions that can leave both parties in similar financial positions as they begin their new lives. Still, every marital asset, from household items to the home and other properties, can raise many issues. When a family business needs to be addressed as part of ...

New Rule Facilitates NJ Termination Of Child Support

When Governor Christie enacted the Termination of Child Support Law in January 2016, he most likely simplified the paperwork requirements for countless divorced parents paying child support with children reaching the age of emancipation. Each Denville child support lawyer at our firm applauds the fact that parents no longer need to return to court when their child support obligations legally end. ...

Grandparents and Others Can Pursue Visitation Rights to the Children Of Divorce

Most parents recognize the strong bond and positive influence grandparents can have on the lives of their grandchildren. Still, each Denville family attorney at our firm has seen cases where divorce ends this valuable relationship. In some cases, there are valid reasons for preventing visitation by grandparents and other individuals with close bonds to the children. In other cases, however, ...

The Risks and Rewards of Filing Joint Income Taxes During Divorce

When a Denville divorce lawyer at our firm guides clients through divorce settlements, they typically take a relatively short-term view of what they want to achieve. For them, receipt of the final divorce decree marks an instant end to marital struggles and the beginning of a fresh start. However, if both parties do not consider potential tax consequences during settlement negotiations, they can ...