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Tag: Divorce
Financial Literacy and Divorce
By Amy Wechsler, Esq. Divorce requires people to clearly understand their financial circumstances, something many do not take time to do as a matter of course. In some families, ...
(Why) Do I Need A Family Lawyer?
By Amy Wechsler If you are contemplating divorce or separation, you may talk to friends and research on-line to get a sense of what the law provides and what ...
International Divorce Cases – Know the Facts
By: Karolina Dehnhard, Esq. Norris McLaughlin, P.A. In my practice, I often represent international couples -- couples who have different nationalities or who are citizens of other countries while ...
The Intertwining of Domestic Violence and Divorce
By: Karolina Dehnhard, Esq. Legislature finds and declares that domestic violence is a serious crime against society; that there are thousands of persons in this State who are regularly ...
Child Custody, Co-Parenting and Decision-Making
In a divorce or separation, parents ask: “Who gets the children?” But children are not possessions to be bargained for or won. Consider asking a different question: “What do ...
DIVORCE – PAYING ATTENTION TO SPECIAL NEEDS OF CHILDREN
In any divorce and family law proceeding involving dependent children, one of the most important concerns is custody and parenting time. When a child has special needs, the determination ...
THE LAW ON REMOVING A CHILD FROM NEW JERSEY
On August 8, 2017, the law governing a parent’s ability to move with their child out of New Jersey changed dramatically. New Jersey joined 42 other states in our ...
DIVORCE – PAYING FOR COLLEGE
By: Amy Wechsler, Esq. Unlike most states, New Jersey family courts have the authority to require divorced and separated parents to contribute to their children’s college expenses. When negotiating ...
THE KEY TO LEAVING: FINDING YOUR A-HA MOMENT
I was recently talking to a friend “Ava” about her divorce experience. I often encounter prospective clients that, despite being in my office to inquire about divorce, don’t seem ...