• posted: Mar. 22, 2021
• family law,  child support,  spousal support,  COVID-19

If your business or job is either permanently or temporarily affected by the Corona Virus crisis and you need a modification of support payment, either alimony or child support. We Read More

• posted: Mar. 22, 2021
• marital assets,  Restricted Stock Units

Restricted Stock Units/Stock Options Employee Benefits which may be marital assets subject to Equitable Distribution in Divorce: An employer may provide Restricted Stock Units and Stock Options as a way to Read More

• posted: Mar. 22, 2021
• Custody and Parenting time,  Financial Outcomes

Custody and Parenting time When people select a lawyer to represent them in their divorce, it is important they first identify what makes sense for the kids and what they will Read More

• posted: Dec. 01, 2020
• alimony awards,  statutory factors for determining alimony

One of the most important aspects of a divorce is determining alimony. Not every divorce case includes an alimony component. If there is a significant difference in the parties’ earnings Read More

• posted: Nov. 23, 2020

In New Jersey, after the complaint for divorce and answering pleadings are filed with the family court, both parties must prepare a “case information statement.” The case information statement, or Read More

• posted: May 07, 2020
• family law,  Divorce

One would never guess what goes on behind closed doors. A well-to-do couple’s marriage came to an end. They were well-known pillars of their community, who were people of Middle Eastern Read More

• posted: Jan. 13, 2020
• Awarding Assets,  Mediation or a Court Appearance

In my opinion, I think this is good lawyering when you say to the client, “Look, this is your best day in court. This is your worst day in court.” Read More

• posted: Jan. 13, 2020
• Parentage Act

Mothers and fathers have a lot to consider when they conceive a child. Sometimes a couple is in an ongoing relationship like a marriage. Very often they are not. The Read More

• posted: Jan. 13, 2020
• debt jointly with an ex-spouse,  property ownership

People have many misconceptions about property ownership and debt. If your name is on a piece of property or a debt, the legal result is very different in Divorce Court Read More

• posted: Jan. 13, 2020
• Innocent Spouse,  Joint Tax Return,  Married Taxpapers

Helfand & Associates, matrimonial attorneys at 575 Route 10 East, Suite 1, Whippany, New Jersey, can assist you with identifying issues that can provide innocent spouse relief from taxes. Usually Read More