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Tips for Successful Summer / Vacation Parenting Time

26 Jun 2019

Tips for Successful Summer / Vacation Parenting Time By: Lauren K. Beaver Although summertime may seem very far away during the daunting dark winter days, it is imperative to start thinking about plans for your...

Divorce Mediation Considerations

26 Jun 2019

A client recently asked us how to best prepare for their upcoming divorce mediation and what to expect regarding the process. While every case provides its own unique set of facts and personalities, the following...

“Y” is for Yearly – Review Your Divorce Agreement

26 Jun 2019

“Y” is for Yearly Review Your Divorce Agreement Once you are divorced and a settlement agreement has been entered, it is tempting to “close the door” and put this critical document into a drawer, vowing...

“X” is for Xenagogy

26 Jun 2019

“X” is for Xenagogy There Are No Guidebooks To Divorce The obvious choice for this post would have been something with “X-spouse” in the title, but why not take this opportunity to learn a new...

W is for Withholdings – Tax Withholdings In Your Divorce

26 Jun 2019

Tax Withholdings In Your Divorce Most people don’t give much thought to the tax withholdings on their paychecks. Often these withholdings are determined by your employer when you first start your job and you submit...

College Loans and Divorce Settlements

06 Feb 2019

Can You Require College Loans For Your Children Through A Divorce Settlement? In 2018, the Appellate Division decided the case of M.F.W. v. G.O., A-1488-16-T2. This is an unreported decision (i.e., it is not precedential or...

“V” Is for Valuation – Divorce and Valuation of Assets

04 Feb 2019

V is for Valuation. Valuation of assets is often an extremely important part of divorce. When parties acquire property during a marriage, the Court is tasked with equitably distributing that property upon entry of a...

“U” Is For Unreimbursed Medical Expenses

11 Dec 2018

The responsibility of a child’s unreimbursed medical expenses is often a topic that does not receive much attention when negotiating divorce settlements. With the continuous increase in health care expenses, it is important to factor...

“T” Is For Tax Reform

03 Dec 2018

At the end of 2017, Congress passed the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. This sweeping tax reform will have a significant impact on divorce. It is the consensus that the largest impact of the tax...

“S” Is For Shared Parenting Plans

19 Nov 2018

You may often hear that a parent going through divorce has a “standard” parenting plan with the children, which typically includes some weekday time in the form of a dinner visit and alternating weekend. However,...