In this article, I’m going to discuss what men need to do in order to get alimony in New Jersey. It’s apropos because, come 2019, the taxation laws in regard to alimony change significantly, so there’s a lot of talk about alimony. In 2014, which isn’t that long ago when it comes to law, the […]
5 Reasons a Divorce Drags On
“What’s taking so long?” is a question I often get asked by men and fathers going through a divorce. You may have thought about splitting up for months, maybe years, so once you made the decision to proceed it’s natural that you want the whole, painful process to be over and behind you as quickly as possible.
How to Prepare for a TRO Hearing in New Jersey
Today I wanted to share with you some information about how to prepare for a restraining order, specifically a temporary restraining order hearing. If you happen to be the Plaintiff or the person who filed the restraining order, you would have to reverse some of the things I’m saying, but ultimately it would still apply. […]
5 Things for a Man to Know When Divorcing a Narcissist
If it is difficult being married to a woman who has a narcissistic personality disorder, it may be even more difficult going through a divorce with her. Psychology Today defines a “narcissistic personality” as showing a lack of empathy for other people as well as being arrogant, self-centered, manipulative, disregarding the truth and demanding. Women […]
For Divorcing Men and Fathers, If You Don’t Change Your Will and Estate Plan the State Will Use Its Own
Here’s a disquieting thought. In New Jersey, when a father gets divorced, his will is automatically voided. This means that if you die after a divorce but before drawing up a new will and estate plan, your kids and their mother could end up locked in a fight over your assets. Nobody wants that, and […]