Morristown Family Law Firm Blog

What You Need to Know About Student Loans and Divorce
Student loan debt affects divorce settlements in ways many people don’t anticipate. When one or both spouses carry student loans—whether from before the marriage or taken out during it—figuring out

Retirement and Alimony in New Jersey: 4 Questions to Ask
Retirement is different for everyone. For some people, it means the freedom to go on that long-awaited dream vacation, spend time volunteering in their community, or help out more with

How Are Businesses Valued During Divorce in New Jersey?
Owning a business while going through a divorce can feel like watching two different parts of your life collide. You’ve spent years building client relationships, perfecting operations, maybe even mortgaging

What Happens When Your Co-Parent Moves to a New School District?
Your co-parent mentions they’re looking at houses in a different town. Maybe it’s for work, to be closer to family, or because they found a place they can afford. The

When Should You Revisit Your Parenting Time Plan?
The past doesn’t always predict the future, especially when it comes to co-parenting your kids. A parenting time plan that worked beautifully last year might not fit your family’s needs

Will You Be Able to Terminate Alimony Once You Retire in New Jersey?
For many soon-to-be retirees, retirement is a long-awaited opportunity to travel, reconnect with family and friends, or finally explore the hobbies that took a backseat during busy working years. It’s

What Does Pendente Lite Mean in a New Jersey Divorce Case?
Divorce involves decisions with long-term consequences—how assets get divided, where children will live, who pays which bills. Those decisions take time to resolve properly. In the meantime, you still need

Navigating Using Joint Finances During Your Divorce
Most married couples share at least some financial accounts or responsibilities, such as joint credit cards, mortgages, retirement accounts, or savings. And when divorce happens, these obligations don’t automatically disappear.

How AI Is Challenging Evidence in New Jersey Domestic Violence Trials
Digital evidence is necessary in domestic violence proceedings. Materials like text messages, voicemails, photos, and videos can document threatening behavior, violations of restraining orders, or patterns of abuse. They can
