On behalf of Andrew M. Wolfenson, Esq., P.C. | Aug 12, 2020 | Divorce And Family Law
Same-sex marriage has been legal in the U.S. for five years (seven in New Jersey), but many states still have laws on the books that oppose it. That resistance signifies that some people view LGBT marriage as somehow different than heterosexual marriage. Is it? Is...
On behalf of Andrew M. Wolfenson, Esq., P.C. | Jul 23, 2020 | Divorce And Family Law
Parents who end their marriage face many hardships, but child custody is one of the most contentious issues for many. Sometimes, both parents are determined to win a custody battle and want to play a central role in their child’s life. On the other hand, some...
On behalf of Andrew M. Wolfenson, Esq., P.C. | Jul 9, 2020 | Divorce And Family Law
If you would like to receive alimony payments as part of your divorce settlement, then you need to understand that it is a subjective matter where the court has a lot of power to make decisions without legal guidance. NJ.com explains there are no hard rules the court...
On behalf of Andrew M. Wolfenson, Esq., P.C. | Apr 23, 2020 | Divorce And Family Law
When couples in New Jersey decide to get divorced, many do not wish for the process to drag on longer than it needs to. However, a lengthy, costly and stressful divorce is inevitable in situations where couples are inadequately prepared or determined to win it all. ...
On behalf of Andrew M. Wolfenson, Esq., P.C. | Feb 27, 2020 | Divorce And Family Law
Just like marriage, divorce also involves an agreement between couples. According to USA Today, almost half of the married people in USA divorce. However, most of these divorce cases involve highly contesting parties. Divorce is a contiguous process and can get hard...
On behalf of Andrew M. Wolfenson, Esq., P.C. | Feb 18, 2020 | Divorce And Family Law
When you file for a divorce, you will have a lot of decisions to make. You may think making that big decision to file is the hardest one, but there are many more decisions to come that could prove to be very difficult. This is especially true if you find that you and...
On behalf of Andrew M. Wolfenson, Esq., P.C. | Feb 14, 2020 | Divorce And Family Law
Going through a divorce that you do not want could be one of the most trying times in your life. While marriage counseling may be an option, New Jersey residents do not need their spouse’s consent to file for a divorce. If your spouse decides he or she does not want...
On behalf of Andrew M. Wolfenson, Esq., P.C. | Feb 12, 2020 | Divorce And Family Law
Those who work through the divorce process have unique challenges. Every divorce is different and some face concerns that others do not have to deal with. For example, the financial impact of a divorce is tough for certain people, while others are relatively...
On behalf of Andrew M. Wolfenson, Esq., P.C. | Aug 30, 2019 | Divorce And Family Law
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...
On behalf of Andrew M. Wolfenson, Esq., P.C. | Aug 15, 2019 | Divorce And Family Law
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...
