By Tanya Helfand | Published May 31, 2018 | Posted in Court Rules, Custody, Divorce | Tagged Tags: Court Rules, divorce lawyer, mediating |
Mediating the Divorce
The New Jersey Court Rules require that parties to a divorce be advised of the option to use mediation to resolve their divorce. Mediation can be done with both parties acting pro se or being unrepresented by counsel with the mediator assisting the participants to discuss their concerns and arrive at an agreement. Divorcing couples Read More
Read MoreThe courts may modify or dissolve a final restraining order for good cause
After a Final Restraining Order (FRO) is issued for domestic violence, the parties cannot be in the same place together. If the victim who has a Final Restraining Order approaches the Defendant or instigates conflict (such as a wife calling her husband names or going to where he is when he has parenting time), she Read More
Read MoreMy spouse and I own a business together. How will a judge split the business?
Businesses have value and are considered assets for division pursuant to the equitable distribution law. Typically, in a divorce, an accountant values the business. The accountant, among other things, reviews the tax returns, books and records of the business for several years, obtains information from the business owners, and accountant of the business and researches Read More
Read MoreWorking to Resolve Custody
Many divorce cases involve minor children with parents who struggle to get along. The tension between parents may leave them unable to make joint decisions for the best interests of the children. Throughout the divorce process, parents have the opportunity to achieve child custody, child visitation, and parenting plans that are workable for them and Read More
Read MoreMy Spouse and I Own a Business Together. How will a Judge Split it?
Businesses have value and are considered assets for division pursuant to the equitable distribution law. Typically, in a divorce, an accountant values the business. The accountant, among other things, reviews the tax returns, books and records of the business for several years, obtains information from the business owners, and accountant of the business and researches Read More
Read MoreDiscretion of the Judge and Your Power to Settle
Every day numerous judges throughout the State hear cases involving family matters. The Courts/Judges process these matters and remedy the problem using an Order for relief and their discretion. Parties without the input of a judge can also create their own settlement with the help of attorneys, mediators, arbitrators or on their own. This is Read More
Read MoreRestraining Orders in New Jersey Divorce Cases – AFF v. CHG
If you have been harassed or feel threatened by your spouse, a family member, or another person, you have a right to seek a restraining order that prevents the person from coming near you. These legal tools, unfortunately, can come in handy in divorce and related cases. New Jersey’s Superior Court recently explained some of the Read More
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