If you and your spouse are like most couples, you have likely celebrated Valentine’s Day each year as a day of love, romance and commitment. If so, you may have memories of exchanging gifts, sharing heartfelt messages and creating memories together. However, if you’re...

Estate planning often becomes a greater priority for people as they approach their golden years. People who procrastinated about drafting wills previously may finally sit down to think about the legacy they leave when they die and the support they may need as they...

Individuals planning their estates often want to ensure that their heirs and beneficiaries receive as much as possible. They can achieve this goal by creating highly specific testamentary documents, implementing plans to protect key assets and limiting the expenses...

Parents preparing for divorce often experience intense anxiety. Most people have heard at least a few horror stories about unfair custody arrangements that damage a parent's bond with their children. The good news for those worried about a total loss of custody is...

People thinking about the future may develop estate plans to protect themselves and their loved ones from the inevitable. Most people associate estate planning with death, as people draft wills and other documents to take care of their loved ones and distribute their...

People preparing for retirement have to think about their financial stability later in life. They also need to carefully consider the possibility that they may require medical support. Older adults may develop medical or cognitive challenges that affect their ability...

A will is an important testamentary instrument. It helps provide guidance for the distribution of a testator's property after they die. People can also name the personal representative who oversees their estate during probate proceedings. They can even choose a...

Divorce is both a legal and emotional process. It is technically the legal process of formally dissolving a marriage. People tend to experience intense emotions throughout the divorce process. Their feelings can lead to irrational behavior and additional disputes with...

Divorcing couples in New Jersey often find themselves at odds about much of the process. It is common for divorcing couples to disagree about how they should separate their lives. Some couples have to discuss financial support matters and child custody. Almost all...

People preparing for divorce in New Jersey face a lot of uncertainty. It can be difficult to reach an agreement about key divorce matters with a spouse when a relationship is at its worst point. Spouses may disagree about property division matters, but nothing makes...