In many real estate transactions, whether they are commercial or residential, there may be the use of contingency clauses. These can be very beneficial in a number of ways, and they also impose certain restrictions and regulations on the transaction. For example,...
Changing The Lives of Our
Clients For The Better
Uncategorized
How to talk to your kids about divorce
Breaking the news to your kids about divorce is one of the first, of many steps in the divorce process. However, it might be one of the most difficult. It is not easy to tell your children that you and their other parent are no longer in love and do not want to be...
Dividing assets in divorce: who gets your dog?
Many people do not realize how many different elements there are in a divorce. Perhaps the most complicated part is deciding who gets custody of your children. But, what if you have pets? A large number of families in New Jersey have dogs, cats or other animals that...
High asset divorce: does it have to be messy?
You and your spouse are successful… on paper. During your marriage your financials flourished, but your relationship suffered and you found you could no longer be together. Finally, you decide to call it quits, but now that your financial portfolio is a...
New Jersey couples should be aware of certain personality traits
Marriages can suffer from many different stresses. Unfortunately, certain behaviors or aspects of a person's personality could predispose them to divorce. Everyone has faults, but if each person in a relationship is aware of their weaknesses, it may help them learn to...
Divorce and the TCJA
For New Jersey residents whose divorces are signed on or after January 1, 2019, they may find that their divorces are unexpectedly more expensive than they thought it would. This is because the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, which was passed in December 2017, instituted tax...
Career choice may impact divorce likelihood
What people do for a living has an impact on every aspect of their lives, including their marriages, according to some research. People who work in restaurants and hotels might be more likely to divorce than people who work in other fields. One study suggests that the...
How autumn makes it more dangerous for pedestrians
New Jersey gets an excessive amount of pedestrian motor vehicle crashes compared to the rest of the nation, and this year looks to be no different. In the last month alone, there have been 8 pedestrian fatalities in the state. Most of these deaths were a result of...
Health, finances and other divorce concerns for older adults
National statistical trends show that more and more New Jersey spouses who are 50 and older are getting divorced. Unfortunately, the stresses that accompany the end of a marriage can have major effects on seniors. For example, chronic stress can cause insomnia,...
Why some couples may want a prenuptial agreement
Some New Jersey couples who are planning to get married may be worried that a prenuptial agreement will increase the likelihood that they will get divorced or that they will have to reveal things they would rather not such as bankruptcies or debt. However, creating a...