Last Will and Testament vs. Revocable Living Trust Most people have a bit of a Hollywood image of how assets of a decedent are distributed following their death. Huddled in an office, the potential beneficiaries listen to a Last Will and Testament read by a lawyer and surprises and shocking news ensue. One […]
Child Support Answers
Child Support Answers If you are in the process of a divorce or recently divorced, you may have questions regarding the court’s order regarding child support payments by one spouse to the other. Courts always want to ensure the child’s best interest and likely awarded child support payments as a way of spreading […]
Which to File First: Bankruptcy or Divorce?
Which to File First: Bankruptcy or Divorce? Financial stresses are a common part of the landscape of divorce. Many spouses seeking a divorce also have financial challenges, which may actually have contributed to the divorce. If you are considering a divorce and shouldeting severe financial burdens, you may wonder if you need to […]
Appointment of a Guardian Ad Litem
Appointment of a Guardian Ad Litem If you have minor children and are going through a divorce in the state of New Jersey, you may have concerns regarding child custody and how much time you will be able to have with your children following your divorce. Oftentimes, parents are unable to reach an agreement […]
How can I Prevent My Will From Going Through Probate?
How can I Prevent My Will From Going Through Probate? Do you want to make sure your will does not go through probate in the aftermath of your death? When a will goes through probate, the court must decide who gets what. Although this may not sound ideal, there are ways to avoid probate altogether. […]
How Often Should an Estate Plan be Reviewed?
How Often Should an Estate Plan be Reviewed? When you have an estate plan, nothing is set in stone if you do not want it to be. You can always choose to make adjustments to your estate plan at a later time. You may need to make adjustments to the plan for several reasons. […]
Why is a Trust a Smart Move for an Elder Parent?
Why is a Trust a Smart Move for an Elder Parent? If you have an elderly parent, you should think about having a trust created. A trust makes it possible for a trustee to handle the financials for a parent who may no longer know how to properly handle his or her finances due to […]
How an Attorney can Help With Child Support Issues
How an Attorney can Help With Child Support Issues When you are separated from the mother or father of your child, you may run into some child support issues that need to get resolved. If your ex is not paying child support and you have the children most of the time, you are likely feeling […]
Common Mistakes Made During Divorce
Common Mistakes Made During Divorce Some couples get divorced because things are not working out between them and they refuse to continue feeling miserable within their marriage. If you are choosing to end your marriage by getting divorced, you need to know the common mistakes people make during divorce. When you know the most […]
Why a Special Needs Trust is Important
Why a Special Needs Trust is Important A special needs trust is an important legal item that parents of special needs children should look into with the help of a family law attorney in New Jersey. At the same time, if you have an adult child or an elderly parent who has special […]
