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, […]
Overcoming False Allegations in New Jersey Divorce and Child Custody Cases
Whenever a former wife makes allegations about a father’s ability to be a custodial or co-parent, or claims that you are unfit to be with the children when you spend time with them during visitation weekends and holidays, it’s a serious matter. The court sits up and pays close attention and, under some circumstances, child […]
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 […]