• posted: Nov. 15, 2017
• Immigrant,  Juvenile

A third-party may be granted custody of a foreign juvenile illegally living in the United States if the juvenile has “special immigrant” status under the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA). Read More

• posted: Nov. 07, 2017
• 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 Read More

• posted: Nov. 03, 2017
• business debts,  business ownership,  divorce settlement

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 Read More

• posted: Sep. 07, 2017
• assets,  vacation time

Marital assets are property acquired during the marriage which is subject to equitable distribution. A house, a business, stock options or a pension acquired during the marriage is marital property Read More

• posted: Aug. 14, 2017
• collateral damage,  divorce lawyer

During a divorce, parties need a plan to live by until the divorce is finalized. Each family has its own issues to be faced in the interim period between when Read More

• posted: Oct. 16, 2015

First, when getting a divorce, it is extremely important to consult with a CPA or even a tax lawyer if necessary to understand your options and the implications of various Read More

• posted: Apr. 17, 2015

ADOLESCENT PSYCHOLOGY At Helfand & Associates, we handle many amicable divorces and family matters as well as some of the most hotly contested difficult cases.  In an effort to improve our Read More