I Don’t Like That – When Your Attorney Tells You What You Don’t Want To Hear
When you hire an attorney you want him or her to tell you the truth. That is what you are paying for, advice and information. If your attorney has to give you bad news, you should listen to what he or she has to say. Your attorney does not want to hurt you, he or she is trying to help you.
Should I Keep The House?
One of the hardest assets to deal with in a divorce is the marital home. After all, it is where you have lived for several years. Your children grew up in the home. Everywhere you look, there are memories of holidays, celebrations, good times with your family. Your home is a part of the family. When you get divorced, you need to look beyond the good times.
5 Things To Think About AFTER The Divorce Is Final
The divorce is now final. The agreement is signed. The judge entered judgment. Now what? Once the divorce is over, there are things that need to be completed. Documents need to be filed, names need to be changed and accounts need to be closed. Failing to tie up all the loose ends can cost you in the future. Here are some things to think about after the divorce is final.
Keeping Your Privacy During A Divorce
Think of it like this. You are sitting in the Courthouse waiting for your case to be called. Maybe you are upset or crying, maybe you are exhausted from sitting around all day. You look up and you see a neighbor, a co-worker or your child’s coach sitting across from you. You have not told anyone other than family and close friends what is going on with your spouse. Now, the person comes over and asks you the question “why are you here?”
Valentine’s Day and Children During Your Divorce
Valentine’s Day is here and there are plenty of articles out there about how to prevent a divorce by showing your love to your spouse or how to deal with the first “love holiday” after your divorce. I looked through them to see if there was any interesting information I could pass on to my clients. While they all had good ideas, it was nothing novel or new.
Watch What You Post On Facebook(Instagram, TikTok, etc.) – Social Media and Divorce
Recently, the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers stated that 81% of the attorneys surveyed have used social media evidence in court proceedings. That is a large percentage of cases where social media has been presented as evidence of affairs, drug use, alcohol abuse, neglect, and other issues.
Why Do Courts Require Mediation?
Here in New Jersey, during a litigated (court) divorce, the parties are ordered to attend mediation if they are unable to resolve certain issues. Why is that? Simple, the court wants to give you every opportunity to settle your case.
Getting organized during your divorce
People know that divorce is a lot of work. Everyone has heard a story from a friend that gave them pause about what the process would entail. It’s very important to pick a good lawyer who will advocate for you and your interests. However, there can also be detailed financial considerations during a New Jersey divorce. Sometimes, it’s necessary to get professional help with that, too.
Can A Lawyer Save Me Money In A Divorce? YES!
Over the years, I have had a clients who came to me after they tried to divorce without a lawyer. The thinking was by not using a lawyer, it would save money. Each one had different problems that caused him or her to incur greater expenses, take longer to divorce and ended up in each to need someone to “clean up” the situation.
Parenting Plans That Works for the Family, Not the Partner
One of the positives of not being able to go into the courthouse is couples are more open to resolving their issues in mediation. Since most of the work in mediation and collaborative divorces occur outside of the courthouse, divorces can occur even if courts are closed or operating at reduced capacity. Recently, I had a couple mediate their divorce in a just a few sessions and we were able to come up with an agreement that addressed all of their issues.