There’s a lot that goes into trying to find the person that you can work with so it will be a good and successful fit. Certainly, one of the most important things to explore when you’re sitting down with someone in that initial meeting and you’re considering hiring someone to represent you is the issue […]
FAQs
What are the most common mistakes during the divorce process?
One of the most important mistakes that I think people make is failing to keep in mind the big picture and the strategy that you and your attorney have come up with for your divorce case. The entire divorce process can often be long, and both emotionally and financially draining. Trying to keep your focus […]
How can women get help for the emotional side of the divorce?
Not everyone who goes through a divorce needs to go into therapy. For many women it can be helpful to discuss their emotions with a therapist to learn coping tools for working through rough patches that they have hit during this time of transition. Children, too frequently, benefit from both family and individual counseling. Friends […]
Is it better to litigate or to settle a case?
The strategy of whether to litigate or settle a case really depends on the particular circumstances of each case. In some situations, there’s an opportunity to negotiate or mediate all of the contested issues. In other situations, mediation is a completely futile process and the parties will never get anywhere trying to resolve the case […]
What should a woman look for in a divorce lawyer?
For women who are feeling very fearful about their future, it can be tempting to hire the stereotypical shark or a pitbull attorney who promises to take their ex to the cleaners in court. The sad truth is that the shark attorney knows that they can prey on this sphere to their advantage, usually by […]
What is dissipation in the context of a divorce?
Dissipation is the use of marital assets for a non-marital purpose. Oftentimes during a divorce one spouse will utilize assets for their own benefit for the purpose that does not further anything related to the marriage. Courts are protective of marital assets and do what they can to maintain the integrity of marital assets throughout […]
Should women have their divorce decided by a judge or a dispute-resolution process?
Some women may enter the divorce process thinking that litigation in court with a judge deciding their marriage will somehow be beneficial to them. Before committing to litigation, it’s a good idea to first consider all options and whether litigation is truly even necessary. If you’re considering mediation as an out-of-court option, but are worried […]
What do women need to know about alimony changes in New Jersey?
When the New Jersey Alimony Reform Act was passed, one of the biggest reforms was the elimination of permanent alimony. It was replaced with the option of ordering alimony awards that are what we call “open duration.” This means that there’s no pre-determined ending date. To receive an open durational alimony award, in most cases […]
What does the court look at when dividing assets in a divorce?
The courts look at factors including, but not limited to, each of the parties’ contribution to marital or non-marital property, dissipation by either party of marital property, the duration of the marriage, the value of property and the agreement by the parties, the parties’ age, health, occupation, skills of the parties, whether maintenance is awarded […]
What should women keep in mind when deciding the fate of the family home?
The marital home can be extremely important to both spouses, often for deep emotional reasons. Where we live is a big part of our identity. For women with children there can be fears about uprooting children from the home and possibly their school and friends as a result. While it’s certainly easier not to move […]
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