New Jersey Family Law Blog

You want to buy an investment rental property in New Jersey to boost your income, which is a good idea. An even better idea is getting the full picture of properties you consider.  See what Forbes lists as items to consider in rental properties. Understand how to make...

Property division may be one of the most difficult issues to tackle during divorce proceedings. People often become attached to certain property items or objects that they have accumulated during the marriage. Yet, all marital property is eligible for division between...

The property division portion of your divorce will involve assessing everything you own as a couple and splitting it in an amicable way. For the most part, you have to consider every asset you own. However, there are exceptions. You do get to have exclusive rights to...

In New Jersey, how do fathers establish their rights? Married fathers have it a little easier. The law considers them the father of their wife's child automatically. But what about unmarried fathers? These men often go through more hoops. The steps they must complete...

Most couples going through a divorce own some joint property. A judge must divide this property before the divorce is final.  Unfortunately, that division often involves the family home. Divorcing couples often face common questions about what might come next.  Will...

Title insurance provides essential protections to New Jersey homeowners. Forbes explains how title insurance may shield homebuyers from claims affecting the legal ownership of their new home. While most common types of insurance safeguard against future events, title...

While there is a lot of talk regarding alimony and the potential loss of dual income after the divorce process, one of the overlooked aspects of divorce is how much the actual divorce itself can cost. Particularly in acrimonious divorces, it can cost tens of thousands...

According to a recent study, New Jersey ranks number seven on a top 10 list of states for raising a family. New Jersey households typically earn a higher median salary than most families across the country, as reported by NJ 101.5 News. Health care, child care and...

Alimony has its place in all divorces. There are many different types to suit a couple's situation. One defunct term that is now six years old in New Jersey is permanent alimony, which may sound ominous. If your ex is entitled to alimony permanently, that sounds like...

When going through the divorce process, a big court battle is not the only option. Divorce mediation is an alternative that is usually more peaceful and less expensive. However, while it is a good option for many couples, there are some instances in which mediation...