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What Information Will My Attorney Need to Draft a Prenup Agreement?

When you’re counting down the days to your wedding (and perhaps to honeymoon celebrations), the last thing you may want to be thinking about is the “business side” of your upcoming marriage. But while it may seem counterintuitive, there are many benefits to balancing the excitement of the moment with thoughtful planning for your financial …

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Including a Cost of Living Adjustment Clause in your Child Support or Spousal Support Order

Cost of Living Adjustment Clause

Cost of Living Adjustment Clause in a Child or Spousal Support Order Attorneys When going through the divorce process, there is a myriad of factors that must be taken into consideration to ensure that you receive your fair share of the marital assets and that any support you receive after a divorce will sustain you …

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If I am Awarded Alimony or Child Support, What Happens if my Ex-spouse Dies?

Financial support is often an important point in divorce proceedings. Alimony and child support are both designed, in different ways, to provide a stable home, and many families count on this financial support to provide education, food, and housing for themselves and their children. Because it is such an important part of a divorce settlement, …

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If the ADR is neutral why do I need a lawyer?

If the ADR is neutral why do I need a lawyer?

If the ADR or Mediation is neutral why do I need a lawyer? Our Co-founder, Sarah J. Jacobs, talks about the role of the attorney in the Alternative Dispute Resolution Process, and what to expect from him or her. A frequent inquiry that we receive with regard to what mediation and litigation is: If mediation …

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Morris County NJ Child Support and Alimony Attorneys during COVID-19 Pandemic

Child Support & Alimony Payments During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Morris County NJ Child Support and Alimony Attorneys during COVID-19 Pandemic The goal of any well-written parenting time agreement is to account for many potential future factors or issues With the current New Jersey shelter-in-place order and restrictive coronavirus lockdown in place, many companies are delaying reopening or getting back to business as usual. Large …

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Recent Tax Code Changes Impact Alimony in NJ

Implications of the most recent tax code on alimony in the state of NJ Member of the New Jersey State Bar Family Law Section since 2006 our Family Law Attorney Jamie N. Berger, Esq. explains the changes to the tax code that may affect alimony. What is the impact of the changes in the tax …

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Morris County Family Law Attorneys Discuss Alimony Rights and Obligations

What are your rights and obligations with respect to alimony?

Morris County Family Law Attorneys Discuss Alimony Rights and Obligations Our Family Law experienced attorney, Jamie N. Berger, Esq, takes some time to answers the questions and doubts you may have regarding the rights and obligations with respect to alimony. What should I know about alimony? A lot of times questions are asked to me either …

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What can be resolved in divorce mediation?

Divorce can be complicated—and a costly, lengthy divorce proceeding (whether or not it ends in a trial) is often the last thing a divorcing couple wants to deal with. While some divorces may require litigation, there are alternatives available for those who may wish to pursue a different—or concurrent—path.  Each situation is unique in divorce, …

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Post-Divorce Changes: What are the laws in New Jersey?

Post-Divorce Changes: What are the laws in New Jersey?

Post-Divorce Attorneys Providing Legal Assistance in Morris County NJ  As each person moves forward with their individual lives, unplanned issues may arise in the application of the agreements There are many reasons that a divorce agreement may need to be updated after its finalization. Even when a couple has had the support of an experienced …

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Can Alimony Be Increased or Decreased?

In situations where one party faces major changes to their finances, alimony may come into play for couples. Alimony is typically awarded in divorce to ensure that a non-monied spouse can maintain a comparable standard of living to that which existed during the marriage.  Yet alimony isn’t a one-size-fits-all situation, nor is it static. The …

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