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If you are contemplating or going through a divorce, there are several purposes for which you might want to hire an expert. N.J.R.E. 702 provides that if scientific, technical, or other specialized knowledge will assist the trier of fact to understand the evidence or to determine a fact in issue, a witness qualified as an… Read more »

The starting point for a support discussion in any divorce case is the gathering of each spouse’s respective employment information and salaries, along with their employment and educational backgrounds. This information helps to set each spouse’s expectations about child support and alimony payments. It should be used to further any discussions about keeping or selling… Read more »

Spouses going through divorce frequently focus their efforts on negotiating the support and custody issues in their case before addressing the division of their assets and debts. This is for good reason, of course, as concerns about how to pay bills and family structure are often more pressing than others. Yet, as the bigger issues… Read more »

Oftentimes, in a situation where two spouses live together during their divorce, one spouse wishes to move out of the marital residence. This might be desired for any number of reasons, one of which is to create more peace in each person’s daily life where great turmoil might exist. But is it a good idea… Read more »

We all know someone who has sold their home in New Jersey to move to another state and complained about the dreaded New Jersey “Exit Tax.” But is the Exit Tax as dreadful as it sounds? It is the pre-payment of income tax on the proceeds from the sale of your home. Whether you are… Read more »

The Homestead Rebate is a reduction in an eligible homeowner’s New Jersey property tax bill. There are a particular set of requirements to qualify. See NJ Division of Taxation – Homestead Benefit Program – Eligibility Requirements (state.nj.us). It is important for you to determine whether you are eligible for the credit. According to the State… Read more »

Unfortunately, a pre-nuptial agreement is generally an adversarial document that is negotiated between the parties. It is required to be executed before the marriage. So each party will want what is in their best interest at the time of execution. It might feel counter-intuitive that two people who are presumably in love would want to… Read more »

So you’re selling your house. You need an attorney who understands real estate. Here are five characteristics to consider when looking for the best real estate attorney for you. 1. Real Estate Experience. Experienced real estate attorneys know the pitfalls that can occur with real estate transactions. Although many attorneys will acquire some real estate… Read more »

No one wants to plan their marriage and their divorce at the same time. Yet the possibility of divorce isn’t going away. So doesn’t it make sense to plan for it, just in case? And even if you never decide to file for divorce, you need to accept that your spouse might. So how does… Read more »

The process of selling a house is often a stressful and confusing experience. For a number of reasons you should retain an attorney to represent you. One of the most important reasons: The sale of your house is a publicly-sanctioned transaction. That means it is governed by federal and state laws as well as local… Read more »