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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

07 May 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

22 Mar 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

21 Mar 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

11 Mar 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 This is an unreported decision (i.e., it is not precedential or...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,...

“R” is for Retirement and Alimony

29 Oct 2018

The issue of retirement often arises frequently when alimony issues arise. Oftentimes, alimony payors want to know, “What happens with my alimony payments if I retire” and “When will I be able to retire”? The...

“Q” Is For Qualified Domestic Relations Orders

27 Sep 2018

“Q” Is For Qualified Domestic Relations Orders As we continue to march through our discussion of divorce, we reach the letter “Q”, which is letter that bring much anguish when playing a game of Scrabble,...

P is for Parenting Plan.

24 Sep 2018

Proceeding with our back to basics series, we now arrive at the letter “P”, which highlights the topic of Parenting Plans, an often overlooked (yet crucial) document. In family court matters where child custody and/or...

“O” Is For Open Durational Alimony

10 Sep 2018

Continuing with the discussion of divorce, we now arrive at the letter “O”, which brings us to the topic of open durational alimony. Alimony in New Jersey got an update with the passage of a...

“N” Is For Negotiation Helpful Tips In Negotiating A Divorce Settlement

23 Aug 2018

As we continue our discussion regarding the basics of divorce letter-by-letter, we arrive at the letter “N”, which brings us to the topic of negotiation. With the overwhelming majority of divorce cases settling prior to...

“M” is for “Mediation” – The alternative to litigation

25 Jul 2018

People typically get divorced as adversaries. They have attorneys to fight or litigate in court about child custody, child support, alimony and the division of assets. It can amount to high legal costs, high stress...

“L” Is For “Loan” – How are Loans Dealt with in Equitable Distribution Upon Divorce?

09 Jul 2018

“L” Is For “Loan” How are Loans Dealt with in Equitable Distribution Upon Divorce? Continuing our theme of reviewing the basics of divorce letter-by-letter, we arrive at the letter “L,” which brings us to a...

“K”eeping Up With The Joneses: Impacting the Marital Lifestyle

25 Jun 2018

You may be familiar with the expression, “keeping up with the Joneses,” or the more modern spin, “keeping up with the Kardashians;” either way the underlying concept is that we feel the need to financially...

J is for Jurisdiction. New Jersey Divorce Law

19 Jun 2018

J is for Jurisdiction. If a Court has jurisdiction of your case, then that Court has the legal authority to decide your matter or controversy. Jurisdiction is composed of two elements, (1) subject matter jurisdiction,...

The Impact of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act on Income and Alimony

14 Jun 2018

I is for Income: The Impact of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act on Income and Alimony By: Alexandra Freed, Esq. Major tax reform was approved by Congress in the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act on December 22, 2017....

Holiday Parenting Time

02 May 2018

Holiday Parenting Time The holidays are special times for most parents and children. That includes parents who were never married and parents who have divorced. Unfortunately, holidays can also be stressful. They are often stressful...

New Jersey Child Support Guidelines

17 Apr 2018

“G” Is For New Jersey Child Support Guidelines New Jersey Child Support Guidelines In New Jersey, child support is typically fixed through an application of the New Jersey child support guidelines that are set forth...

What Role Do Custody Experts Play In A Divorce Case?

29 Mar 2018

“F” Is For Forensic Psychologists: What Role Do Custody Experts Play In A Divorce Case? As we progress with reviewing divorce basics, the next topic for our discussion corresponded with the letter “F”, which we...

When Does The Marriage End In A New Jersey Divorce?

06 Mar 2018

“E” Is For The End Date Of Marriage: When Does The Marriage End In A New Jersey Divorce? In keeping with the theme of going through the basics of divorce letter-by-letter, we arrive at the...

Domestic Violence: It’s Never Too Late to Seek Protection

27 Feb 2018

According to the National Domestic Violence Hotline, “1 in 4 women and 1 in 7 men aged 18 and older in the United States have been the victim of severe physical violence by an intimate...

Retroactive Increase Or Decrease Of Child Support

15 Feb 2018

When can a child support increase or decrease be made “retroactive” to some date in the past? For instance, if a payer of support has income that increases or decreases from his or her level...

Dividing Bank Accounts In Divorce

31 Jan 2018

“B” Is For Bank Accounts: Questions To Ask When Dividing Bank Accounts In Divorce By: Alexandra Freed, Esq. As New Jersey is an equitable distribution state, in the event of a divorce, marital property is...

Post-Divorce Life: Answers About Alimony

29 Jan 2018

In the upcoming months in addition to periodic updates regarding developments in New Jersey Family Law, the attorneys at Ulrichsen Rosen & Freed will be posting content on this blog which will be entitled “Getting...

Businesses and Divorce

27 May 2016

By: Barbara Ulrichsen, Esq. If a spouse forms a business during the marriage (even if it is not titled in joint names), the business is likely to be considered an asset that is subject to...

The Collection and Enforcement of Child Support and Spousal Support in New Jersey

16 May 2016

When facing divorce or separation from your spouse or children, knowing that you may receive or be obligated to pay child support and/or spousal support is not enough. Several questions often arise, such as: How...

College Contribution in New Jersey Divorce: Common Categories of Expenses

21 Apr 2016

By: David A. Beaver, Esq. It is that special time of year when caps and gowns are being handed out and high school graduations are just around the corner. While I fondly remember this exciting...

Divorce, Finance, Pennington, New Jersey

In a Divorce, Financial Knowledge is Power

15 Apr 2016

By Rebecca Day, Esq. You have heard the phrase “knowledge is power,” but in the divorce process a more applicable phrase would be “financial knowledge is power.” New Jersey is a no-fault divorce state, so...

Family law, divorce and the unforeseen consequences of social media.

12 Apr 2016

If you are going through a divorce or even post divorce litigation (i.e. custody or modification of alimony and/or child support) the use of social media can have serious ramifications. It is important to evaluate...

Don’t Forget the Marriage License

17 Feb 2016

Don’t Forget the Marriage License By Rebecca C. Day, Esq. Many of us have heard the term “common-law marriage.” It generally refers to a situation in which the parties live together as husband and wife...

The Truth About Collaborative Divorce

17 Feb 2016

The Truth About Collaborative Divorce By Wendy M. Rosen, Esq. A collaborative divorce is less expensive, more efficient and leads to less anxiety than a litigated divorce. A collaborative divorce often leads to results that...

Family First

05 Feb 2016

The U.S. 1 newspaper featured two of our attorneys, Wendy M. Rosen, Esq. and Rebecca C. Day, Esq., who are a dynamic force. We are fortunate to have attorneys that are dedicated to the URF...

Welcome to our Mercer County Family Law Blog

08 Dec 2015

We established this blog to share stories and information about topics relevant to our practice. Our intent is to highlight local stories, as well as national subject matter, that we think you will find interesting....

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