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When you and your spouse picked up an adorable puppy from the shelter, you probably assumed your marriage would outlast the dog’s lifespan. Now that you are heading for divorce, though, you may have some concern about what happens to the pooch. Though every dog has a unique personality, they are property under Pennsylvania law. […]

4 Things About Email and Divorce You Need to Know If you are getting a divorce, take advantage of email. Emails can be used as evidence. An email exchange showing a spouse being unreasonable or disrespectful over a long period of time can impact the ruling of the court, say, for instance, in child custody […]

Date of separation has legal consequences. There are instances where you and your spouse may have made the decision to live under the same roof for financial or family reasons. In these situations, proving you are actually separated can be a challenge. Here are some do’s and don’ts to help prove that  you are living […]

It has been years since the U.S. Supreme Court effectively legalized same-sex marriage in its landmark decision, Obergefell v. Hodges. While thousands of LGBTQ couples have chosen to walk down the aisle during this time, many have also realized their marriage is irretrievably broken. If you are thinking of ending your marriage, you should realize […]

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When it comes to you and your loved ones, you want to make sure that you’re protected. With that being said, it is important to find a lawyer you can trust. The first step is setting up a confidential, in-person meeting. During that meeting, you will talk about your situation, family, children, and the things […]

The COVID-19 pandemic has put us all in uncertain times. But if you’re divorced or want to divorce, emotions can run even higher. Many people have reached out to us with important questions about divorce, separation, custody, support, and more. Below, firm partner Melinda Previtera answers some of the most pressing questions that have arisen during stay-at-home and shelter-in-place mandates.

There are several advantages that come with being the first to file for divorce in NJ. If you file first, you set the tone for your split. Read more about the advantages that come with being the first to file.

Divorce is usually not a simple and easy process. Even if there are no children, the couple still needs to sort out the division of their assets. This process can be even more complicated when a couple has significant assets. Whether you and your spouse own a business, properties, offshore bank accounts, 401(k) accounts, investments, […]

You and your spouse have decided it is time to go your separate ways. Emotions are running high, and much of life may seem uncertain right now. Should you stay in your home once this monumental decision has been made? For one spouse, the answer used to be an emphatic no as New Jersey divorce […]