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Date of separation has legal consequences. There are instances where you and your spouse may have made the decision to live under the same roof for financial or family reasons. In these situations, proving you are actually separated can be a challenge. Here are some do’s and don’ts to help prove that  you are living […]

It has been years since the U.S. Supreme Court effectively legalized same-sex marriage in its landmark decision, Obergefell v. Hodges. While thousands of LGBTQ couples have chosen to walk down the aisle during this time, many have also realized their marriage is irretrievably broken. If you are thinking of ending your marriage, you should realize […]

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When it comes to you and your loved ones, you want to make sure that you’re protected. With that being said, it is important to find a lawyer you can trust. The first step is setting up a confidential, in-person meeting. During that meeting, you will talk about your situation, family, children, and the things […]

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The COVID-19 pandemic has put us all in uncertain times. But if you’re divorced or want to divorce, emotions can run even higher. Many people have reached out to us with important questions about divorce, separation, custody, support, and more. Below, firm partner Melinda Previtera answers some of the most pressing questions that have arisen during stay-at-home and shelter-in-place mandates.

If you and your ex both claim your kids on your taxes, there are a few outcomes (as well as solutions) when you’re both claiming a dependency deduction. This is important to note: If both you and your ex filed for the deduction, whoever files second will automatically be rejected by the IRS, even if you’re the custodial parent and legally entitled to receive the refund.

We don’t want you to look FOOLISH on April Fool’s Day — or any other time of the year. Here are three foolish mistakes regarding support issues in New Jersey: Fool #1: “My spouse cheated on me. Of course, the court cares about all the sordid and sultry details, so I get more alimony and […]

3 steps for reaching a custody agreement through mediation In bitter custody disputes, divorcing parents go to court to argue over both large and small child-related issues. While the court process certainly results in an eventual resolution, it can have a tremendous amount of collateral damage. Specifically, you, your soon-to-be-ex-spouse and your children may experience […]