West Caldwell Law Blog
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,...
Understanding how mediation can benefit you
Trying to solve a bitter divorce dispute with your ex-spouse is never easy. Neither is settling a complaint against a trouble-making neighbor. Legal charges are messy, often leading to a matter of your word against theirs. Mediation is an option that allows you to...
Must you establish paternity for a chance at child custody?
New Jersey fathers have a lot of life changes ahead of them. But you must cement your involvement in a child's life to accept these changes. To do so, you must establish paternity. The process is different for married and unmarried fathers. But the end result is the...
Can I keep my expensive jewelry when divorcing?
Gifts generally classify as separate property during a divorce. This could include expensive jewelry, which you may keep under New Jersey's divorce laws. Jewelry purchased during a marriage, however, typically belongs to both spouses. Property and assets acquired with...
Mediation may result in a quick and painless marriage dissolution
Considering Mediation for Divorce Two spouses who have lived together for several years generally know when it is time for one of them to move out. When a couple has also lived apart and grown accustomed to the arrangement, they may prefer a quick process for...
What are the major advantages of mediation?
You hear a lot about mediated divorces nowadays. But if you face a divorce yourself, do you know enough about mediation to make an informed decision about whether or not you want to take that route? Depending on the things that are most important to you and your...
Requesting a child custody modification
As time goes by after a divorce, your original parenting plan may no longer be working. We often assist parents who are seeking a modification of the plan through the court system. You cannot request a change to the parenting plan any time you want to. FindLaw...
Concerns for a non-working spouse in a divorce
Sometimes, a person needs a divorce because she or he is not happy in a marriage or otherwise cannot remain in the marriage. This can become a difficult situation when one spouse does not work. Usually, this is a spouse who stays home to take care of the children. In...
