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, […]
7 Tips for Men and Fathers in New Jersey Considering a Divorce
You cannot imagine how many new clients begin our first conversation saying something along the lines of “My best friend Sol told me what I have to do is …” However well-meaning, divorce tips that men and fathers in New Jersey receive from friends, co-workers, even loving family members, usually is wrong. Doing or paying […]
What Dads and Men Must Know About Paying the Bills During a Divorce
Most divorces are fraught with difficult issues and questions, especially where financial matters are involved. In my years of practicing family law focusing on men and fathers getting divorced, perhaps no question is more troublesome to clients than who is responsible for paying the bills: Everything from the mortgage or rent, utilities, credit cards and […]
9 Clues Your Wife is Planning to Leave You
“I never saw it coming,” a tearful New Jersey man confessed to me a week ago. “I thought we were doing well and then she told me she is moving out.” A surprisingly large number of men and fathers in New Jersey express shock and dismay at being told that their wife wants to get […]
Dealing With a Toxic Ex-Wife in New Jersey
I receive a surprising number of calls like this one that came in last week. “Brad, my ex never was easy to live with,” the client began. “But since we got divorced, it’s gotten even worse! She’s spreading rumors about me and speaking poorly of me in front of our children. She even tried calling […]