https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2019-07-19/divorce-destroys-finances-of-americans-over-50-studies-show The attached article paints quite the grim picture of a divorce and its financial consequences. But, it doesn’t always have to be this way. It’s important to surround yourself with knowledgeable legal and financial advisors to make sure that this doesn’t happen to you. It’s important to equip yourself with the proper tools to …

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In the case of Bisbing v. Bisbing, the New Jersey Supreme Court made a decision that will impact the ability of divorced parents to take their children out of state. The issue is of increasing importance in a highly mobile society where moving long distances is a real possibility for a huge segment of the …

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Check out this great article on planning for college post-divorce. Some people forget to take college into consideration, especially if the kids are still young. Always plan ahead.  If you’re going through a divorce and have questions about contributing towards college, don’t hesitate to reach out to Birz Law, LLC at 201-701-1218.

The holiday season is in full swing and, unfortunately, so are the custody disputes. Each year, around this time, the calls to family law attorneys increase, and the trips to the courthouse become more frequent. Both parents, understandably so, want to spend the holidays with their children, and oftentimes it becomes difficult to find a …

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Effective January 1, 2019, the Tax Jobs and Cuts Act, which was enacted at the end of last year, will change how alimony payments and awards are treated by the IRS. Currently, any alimony paid is deductible by the payor spouse, while all alimony received is treated as taxable income to the payee spouse. With …

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Does anyone ever get engaged with the idea of not following through on the wedding? Has anyone ever purchased an engagement ring thinking that one day they would be asking for its return? We don’t often hear stories like that. Instead, we hear of the romantic stories of proposals by candlelight, during strolls on the …

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Try doing a Google search of divorce and family law attorneys in your town. Do you get dozens of results? Hundreds? How do you undertake the seemingly daunting task of selecting the divorce lawyer right for you? To start, always do your research, whether that is an in-depth Internet search or a quest for personal …

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If you’re reading this post, it’s more than likely that you’re contemplating divorce, or contemplated it at some point recently. You likely have countless questions – how long will the process take? Will I lose everything I own? Am I entitled to alimony? How much child support will I have to pay? What will happen …

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For the last 16 years, a parent with primary physical custody in the State of New Jersey was able to relocate out-of-State with his or her children if they were able to prove that the move was being made in good faith and that the move would not be harmful to the children. It was …

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Many clients often wonder if there is any way for them to reduce their alimony payments some time after their divorce has been finalized. And, in the alternative, whether the alimony they receive can be increased. After all, financial circumstances of divorcing parties rarely remain the same years later. Both parties, whether paying alimony or …

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