Elder Law, Family Law, and Estate Planning in Hackensack, New Jersey

  More than 90% of people in western cultures will marry before they turn 50 years old and, on average, roughly 40–50% of all marriages in the United States will end in a divorce, according to the   American Psychological Association . With such a high rate of divorce, it’s important to keep in mind that a successful marriage is not guaranteed, and as such, getting married can be considered a risk. Financially speaking, one of the biggest risked assets during a divorce is the family home. Many divorces result in neither party keeping the home and instead selling it to promote a quicker and easier split of marital assets. Due to the significant risks that divorce poses, combined with the high rate of divorce, many people are finding it more necessary to create  prenuptial agreements  shortly after the engagement. From the attorney’s fees, to surrendered assets, to the  mental toll that divorce can have  on someone, and not to mention alimony and child suppor...

  The world is facing a global pandemic. Many states and local governments in the United States are requiring their citizens to stay at home except for essential matters. If you were considering divorce, or already in the process of a divorce, you may wonder how the COVID-19 virus will impact your legal proceedings. Divorce and Quarantine If you are in the process of a  divorce in the state of New Jersey , some of the documents you must submit to a court may be done electronically. It is important to note that many courts are not in full operation, or have closed completely. Therefore, if you are even considering going to the courthouse regarding your divorce, you should first call to see if it is open, and always follow your state and local guidelines regarding not leaving your home except for essential business. It is debatable whether or not divorce paperwork is an essential matter, especially if you are able to complete your financial disclosures and other divorce document...