Union New Jersey Family And Bankruptcy Law Blog
Holidays are challenging for co-parents
One of the most challenging times of the year for parents is the holiday season. There may be extra work demands to close out the year. Then there is a busy social schedule for kids and parents. It is enough to challenge the most organized couple, and it gets even...
Warning signs of a predatory mortgage lender
Most mortgage lenders in the United States are consumer-oriented and willing to play by the rules. However, not all of them act in the best interest of those they serve and may target naïve and uninformed homebuyers and homeowners. While plenty of credible resources...
Can you keep your car if filing for Chapter 7 bankruptcy?
Debt can be an overwhelming burden and you may be feeling that weight in your own life right now. Bankruptcy is a source of relief for many, but you’re worried about whether you would have to give up your car if you decided to file for Chapter 7. From going to...
What is the best interests of the child?
It is important for divorcing parents to know how child custody is determined. The standard that is used to make all child custody decisions is what is in the best interests of the child but many parents may wonder what that is and how it is applied. The bests...
How alimony is determined in New Jersey
Alimony, sometimes also called spousal support, can be a contentious issue during divorce so it is useful for divorcing couples to understand. Alimony refers to payments made by one spouse to the other spouse after dissolution. Because alimony is a significant...
What you need to know about Chapter 7 bankruptcy
When your debt piles up and becomes unbearable, what are your options? You could try to manage it yourself, but as history suggests, that may not be the smartest route. You could take out a personal loan to pay off some or all your creditors and compile your debt into...
Help navigating a real estate transaction
For homeowners and other property owners, buying and selling a home or commercial property is one of the most significant transactions they may be a part of. Whether they are purchasing or selling a home or purchasing or selling a business property, home buyers,...
Understanding the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act
Most people would not like to deal with phone calls, e-mails or notices from debt collectors, but they're more common than people might realize. Harassment by debt collectors causes intrusion into people's personal lives, breakups families, loss of jobs and even...
Dividing property and debt during divorce in New Jersey
Apart from the custody of children, the division of marital property and debts is one of the biggest disputes that couples confront during divorce. Many people carry the false conviction that, following a divorce, marital assets must be divided equally. Who will keep...
Role of bankruptcy trustee in Chapter 7
One of the basic objectives of bankruptcy is to provide a new start for debtors. If you're planning to file for bankruptcy, then you must understand the whole process. The role of a bankruptcy trustee is one important subject that raises many questions in bankruptcy...
