• posted: Aug. 09, 2019
• mediation

Q.     How much will a divorce cost in New Jersey? A.     It is impossible to give an estimate for a litigated divorce. People have different issues: Domestic violence, custody, Read More

• posted: Aug. 27, 2018
• Civil Unions,  Domestic Partnerships,  Palimony

ENFORCEABLE AGREEMENTS FOR COUPLES Solemnizing a relationship ensures legal rights for the parties. It offers protections and privileges that a committed couple can provide for each other. On June 26, 2015, the Read More

• posted: Jun. 08, 2018
• child support

A FATHERS INFLUENCE HAS LIFELONG EFFECTS ON HIS CHILDREN. FATHERS ARE CONCERNED CAPABLE PARENTS AND MUST HAVE ADEQUATE CUSTODY AND PARENTING TIME. It is the father’s right to enjoy his children Read More

• posted: Jan. 08, 2018
• courts,  final restraining order,  restraining order

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 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: Oct. 30, 2015

There are many different laws which are relevant to family matters. When parties move to different states and countries, there are laws and procedures in effect to obtain, maintain, and 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