I find it interesting that dogs even exist, in their current state. How did a creature that was a wolf (and biologically is still essentially a wolf regarding chromosomes, etc.), become a creature that is adept enough at co-existing with us to comfortably travel with their humans in a car, for instance? Being a … Read more
One of the most common questions I hear is whether or not a client should leave their marital home during the divorce proceedings or prior to filing for divorce. It’s a simple question but one with a somewhat complicated answer. The purpose of this blog post will be to discuss some of the issues that may … Read more
Many years ago now, one of my clients left a five-star positive Google review that contained the following language amongst general praise: “If you are looking for an amoral shark to punish your not-yet-ex for sins both real and imagined, this isn’t the law firm for you, but I strongly recommend Carl Taylor Law to … Read more
Using Civil Litigation Tactics in a High-Conflict Divorce Many divorces are not knock-down drag-out kinds of events. By now you’re probably aware that I generally advocate against such a junkyard dog mentality. When you’re a hammer, everything is a nail and you can force the litigation costs way up by taking overly aggressive and ultimately … Read more
In today’s blog post, I am going to cover some of the basic issues that should be covered in most divorce settlement agreements. What Types of Issues Should Be Addressed in a Divorce Agreement? For couples considering a New Jersey Divorce, the ultimate goal is reaching a divorce agreement, commonly known as a Marital Settlement … Read more
During a marriage, it is common for one party to provide health insurance for the whole family. For instance, my wife works for a school district. Therefore, she is able to provide health insurance for our children and me through her work policy. In a divorce situation, courts strive to preserve the status quo during the marriage. … Read more
In a New Jersey divorce–particularly one with young children–the following questions may arise: • Should the children be raised to practice a particular faith or religion? • If yes, how active should the children be in that religion? • Should the children attend religious education? If so, what if that interferes with the parenting schedule? … Read more
Parenting time–formerly referred to as visitation–addresses the specifics of a custody order or agreement. The parties’ lawyers will do their best to broker a deal or fight for the parenting time sought by their clients. Likewise, judges will make a call if they have to. But in my opinion, the parties themselves are best equipped … Read more
In this blog post, I will briefly discuss some of the important cases and considerations when it comes to splitting college costs in a New Jersey divorce. Responsibility for College Costs In the 1982 New Jersey Supreme Court Case of Newburgh v. Arrigo, New Jersey first required divorced parties to potentially be responsible for paying … Read more
Child support in New Jersey is an obligation that runs from parent to child rather than from parent to parent. When viewed through this prism, Child Support Law in New Jersey becomes more easily understood. Determining Child Support in New Jersey In most instances, the child support amount will be determined by the New Jersey Child Support Guidelines. These … Read more
