Without a doubt, no-fault divorce laws made ending a marriage for men and fathers in New Jersey simpler, less soul-crushing and often much less expensive then when somebody had to have their fault proven to a judge. While there remain grounds for assigning fault, they are difficult – and, often, painful to prove so it’s natural […]
Taxes, Divorce and Fathers: More Complicated Than You May Think
When a man or a father in New Jersey is going through a divorce, there are a myriad number of things they are thinking about: Custody, spousal support, dividing assets equitably, what to do about the marital home. What often gets overlooked in the process are the tax consequences and the options available for you […]
How to Force Compliance in a New Jersey Divorce
This blog post will discuss how to force compliance with court orders. I’m not talking about a routine run-of-the-mill court order. I’m talking about chronic non-compliant people, who no matter what the court does or says, just won’t comply with court orders. Therefore, compliance is more germane to a high conflict case. Dealing with a […]
Ending Confusion Over Annulment in New Jersey
It doesn’t happen often but occasionally a new client asks me about the process of getting his marriage annulled. As an attorney focusing on divorce for men, I tell people who ask the question that the requirements for receiving an annulment are pretty straightforward. Usually, one is granted if the marriage is quite short, if […]
6 Tips for Men Negotiating Divorce Settlements in New Jersey
Negotiating Divorce Settlements for New Jersey Men Here’s something many divorce lawyers won’t tell you: Try to negotiate the broad parameters of your settlement directly with your about-to-be ex-wife. It will speed up the divorce process and save you some money. As a family law attorney whose practice focuses on representing men and fathers in […]