West Caldwell Law Blog
Mediation will help you make the most of your parenting plan
If you and your spouse have decided to end your marriage, the welfare of your children in a post-divorce world is top priority. The ability to establish a successful, workable parenting plan is among the many reasons that mediation has become so popular as a divorce...
What can you do with your portion of a 401(k) in a divorce?
As you prepare to enter into the property division portion of your divorce proceedings in West Caldwell, you may have an idea of what you hope to achieve from such efforts. Yet when you learn that your ex-spouse's 401(k) is subject to division (or, more specifically,...
Is divorce easier for the rich or the middle class?
During a divorce, as a person of greater means, you might look at the lives of middle-class couples and envy the simplicity. Middle-class incomes tend to be less complex and there are fewer assets to fight over. This might make it appear that middle-class divorces are...
Where to look for hidden assets during divorce
Property division can be one of the most stressful aspects of a divorce. A life built together is bisected, with high-value and emotionally important items suddenly at stake. It is a lot to handle. Hidden assets can add further strain. One spouse, hoping to hold on to...
Should my ex and I consider nesting after divorce?
Parents who divorce have to keep their kids in mind as they map out their next steps. Your life will face a drastic shift and the pace of your children’s lives will also change. One way to create a sense of consistency is by keeping and sharing the family home or more...
Stay-at-home measures set the stage for marital strife
Shortly after New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy issued the stay-at-home order to help curb the coronavirus spread, lawyers and therapists noted an immediate uptick in calls. Most callers were spouses seeking help with their marriages. Since cities around the world...
3 Tips for managing your emotions as a co-parent
After a bitter divorce, it can be challenging not to view your ex as the enemy or the source of all your problems. But even if they are, reacting to your former spouse with contempt, anger or loathing doesn’t solve anything, and more importantly, it isn’t in the best...
As women earn more, prenuptial agreements become important
Equal pay for women has a way to go, but progress has undeniably been made. In fact, a recent survey by TD Ameritrade found that about half of women in the workplace say they earn as much or more than their male spouses or partners. That’s a big jump from only 3.8% of...
What should I look for in an appraiser?
If you need to sell off valuable pieces of art to fulfill a divorce settlement, you will need someone to examine the art and provide you with a proper value. To help ensure you arrive at a fair price and that the value satisfies your spouse, you should consider...
What are my rights in a DCPP investigation?
A Department of Child Protection and Permanency investigation may occur at any time. The New Jersey Department of Children and Families handles all DCPP inquires and reports. If the DCF instigates an investigation against your family, you do need to comply with them,...
