Is Mediation Right For You?
The War of the Roses, Kramer v. Kramer, The First Wives Clubs – all of these movies look at divorce and portray it as a vitriolic process in which people try to hurt one another. However, sometimes marriages just end. … Continue reading
Does Marital Fault Ever Matter? Only If It Is Egregious…
Practically speaking, in New Jersey, marital fault is irrelevant to equitable distribution, child support, and custody. So, too, is marital fault seldom relevant to an alimony determination. There is one caveat to these general principles—fault may be relevant to an … Continue reading
Premartial Assets: Is what’s mine actually mine? Part 1 – the 401K
During divorce, one of the most frequent questions asked is about assets which were owned prior to the marriage. Over the next few blogs, we consider different types of assets which you may have owned before the marriage and what … Continue reading
I Can’t Wait – I Need the Divorce to Be Over Now!
The court system has time goals and expects that most divorces will be completed within a year. This time frame may not coincide with the emotions you and your spouse are experiencing. You may be ready to settle and get … Continue reading
The Internet & Divorce: A Dangerous Combination
The Internet can be a dangerous place if you are going through a divorce, or even after your divorce is finalized. When you post personal information to social media websites such as, Facebook, Linked In, or Twitter, or if you … Continue reading
You’re Earning HOW Much? Income Imputation in Divorce Cases
The issue of “imputation of income” has come up in several cases on which I have been working lately. What does imputing income mean? Merriam-Webster’s dictionary defines “impute” as: “to credit to a person.” Basically, it means that, while someone … Continue reading
Your Advocate, Not Your “Yes Man”
Zealous advocacy does not mean blind advocacy, especially in matrimonial matters. A truly good and responsible matrimonial attorney does not just unquestioningly follow a client’s directives; the attorney must examine the facts of the case and make recommendations to the … Continue reading
Six (of Many) Top Divorce Myths
People decide to seek a divorce for any number of reasons. However, some people choose NOT to seek a divorce because they have been scared into thinking that things will turn out a certain way which will not be to … Continue reading
Your Divorce, Your Children, Your Life Before, During & After: Einhorn Harris’ Matrimonial & Family Law Blog
Einhorn Harris Ascher Barbarito & Frost’s Matrimonial and Family Law Department’s Blog provides information and tips related to just about any aspect of Matrimonial and Family law, including such topics as divorce, alimony, child support, custody, ,equitable distribution, prenuptial agreements, domestic violence, Civil Unions, and grandparent visitation. Continue reading
