Often, a Complaint for Divorce is filed in order to start the legal process. What happens next? How long do things take? How is all organized? We’ve compiled a list and timeline for you to help ease your concerns. While this blog article is about the court process, it is important to note that at any time during this process, you can reach an agreement and settle your case without the need for the next phase or event.

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Creating a Settlement Structure That Works for You   When we begin to talk settlement, identifying priorities is key.  In a divorce, each...

My clients will often hear me say that a divorce is primarily a financial transaction. It is of course not ONLY a financial transaction,...

Divorce or the dissolution of a relationship can be overwhelming. Not only is it filled with emotions (anger, sadness, and everything in...

When you file for divorce, your case is assigned to a docket with a specific case number. Each divorce will start with an “FM” and all...

The most challenging cases attorneys handle involve disputes over custody. No attorney I know wants to make this part of a divorce any...

Once a Marital Settlement Agreement is signed and the Judgement of Divorce is entered by the Judge, what do you need to do as far as your...

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In New Jersey, the vast majority of parents will share Joint Legal Custody of their children after a divorce. Legal custody involves the...

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Mediation has become an essential part of our judicial system. I have utilized mediation with great success as an advocate for my clients...

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