Except in rare circumstances, most of the men and fathers in New Jersey I’ve represented in their divorce over the years feel both relief and sadness when their divorce is finalized. The mixed emotions are understandable: One painful chapter of your life is over but there also is an emptiness. “I don’t know if I’ll […]
Confronting False Allegations of Child Abuse in NJ
It’s not uncommon anymore for a father to want to be the custodial parent or be named as a co-parent of a couple’s children. When the divorce is contentious and the husband and wife are fighting over everything including custody and visitation, I’ve seen cases where the mother files a false complaint charging her ex […]
Divorcing an Alcoholic Wife in New Jersey | Micklin Law Group
Living with an alcoholic wife can be a nightmare. Divorcing her can be even more terrifying. Recently, a father in New Jersey called me because he had decided to divorce his wife who had a chronic drinking problem. He was concerned because she would drive with their young child while under the influence and had […]
5 Things Many Divorce Lawyers Won’t Tell You
When I was in law school and the idea of practicing family law began to appeal to me, I met with a number of divorce lawyers to learn more about what the profession was like. As I met with attorneys who had great reputations, they would tell me something about their practice and often throw […]
When A Forensic Accountant is Needed in Your High-Value Divorce
When I first began practicing family law, nearly all of the income and assets in a marriage were acquired by the husband. Today, with a growing number of women owning successful businesses or holding high-powered, high-paying executive positions, it’s not uncommon for the wife to be as well-off financially as her husband. As a result, […]