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What can you do if you disagree with a family law decision? You can file an appeal. Our New Jersey divorce and family law attorneys can help you with this, but it’s also important to know when filing an appeal is worthwhile. You should talk things out with an attorney and carefully weigh your options…

When you get a divorce, your assets and properties need to be split up. It’s often one of the more contentious parts of the process, so it’s important to know what to expect going in. The goal of the state is not to split things up 50/50. Instead the court will use an equitable distribution…

If you are currently embroiled in fights about custody arrangements, you may be wondering if your child’s preference can make a difference. If your child prefers your home, that can definitely be a factor. However, it is far from the only factor the court will consider. If you want to make a more convincing argument,…

Going from single to married to divorced is sure to affect your taxes, so it makes sense that many newly divorced people have questions about how their status will affect them come tax time. This is especially relevant for those who will be receiving some kind of payment from their former spouse as a part…

When you pay child support, you know that it’s supposed to cover a portion of your child’s expenses. Does this include medical expenses? It does, but matters can get a bit complicated when expenses exceed expectations and some other factors, like who has health insurance, may affect your child support arrangement. Fortunately, our Morris County,…

When you are a noncustodial parent, you know that you’ll have to pay child support until your child is legally considered an adult. What happens if they go to school for a bachelor’s degree though? Do you have to pay for college costs as well? A court can order you to pay some of these…

Most of the time when people think of custody arrangements, they think of one parent having the kids most of the time and the other getting visitation rights for select weekdays, weekends, and holidays. However, it is possible to ask for a 50/50 custody arrangement in which both parents spend equal time with the kids.…

There are many things to think about before you decide to file for a divorce. One thing that some people don’t carefully consider is whether or not they can afford it. A divorce can be quite expensive. If your breakup is contentious and you and your spouse are going to argue over everything, then it’s…

We are thrilled to announce that Angela M. Scafuri was nominated for Vice Chair of the New Jersey State Bar Association (NJSBA) Women in the Profession Section. This determination was made by the NJSBA Nominating Committee for Leadership Positions in The Section, and the term is set to run until May 2025. Of note, Ms.…

There are many matters that you and your spouse are going to have to agree on before your divorce can be finalized. Going through the courts to solve every issue can be expensive, and after all of that you could end up having a judge make decisions that make both parties unhappy. This is why…