What is common law marriage?
Posted January 10th, 2014 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Family Law.
You may have heard the phrase “common law marriage” before. But what exactly is it? Is it legal? And what happens if the couple breaks up? First an explanation: Common law marriage means a couple is recognized as married, even though there is no legal ceremony. There is no legal contract between a husband and […]
Read MoreChanging your name when getting a divorce
Posted January 10th, 2014 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Family Law.
Finally, you’re free! After all the squabbling, the legal battles, and the stress, you are finally divorced. Congratulations! Now, about that name of yours… Now it’s not a requirement to change your name back after your marriage falls apart. But if you do want to make the change, it’s not that hard to do. The […]
Read MoreDivorce after the holiday is pretty common
Posted January 3rd, 2014 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Family Law.
You knew it was coming for a while but the holidays were finally the tipping point. All you and your spouse have done for the last two weeks was bicker back and forth, to the point of viciousness. You have had enough. It’s time for a divorce. Not surprisingly, this is a very common occurrence. […]
Read MoreWho gets the property in a divorce
Posted December 27th, 2013 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Family Law.
The one constant you will find in every marriage is assets. Everyone owns something, and if you are sharing your life with someone, chances are you are owning something jointly. Such as a home, furniture, appliances, etc. So when you decide the marriage must come to an end, how do you decide who gets what? […]
Read MoreThey took my children away. I want them back!
Posted December 20th, 2013 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Family Law.
You never thought you were a bad parent. However, your ex-husband thinks differently. The next thing you know, you receive a visit from the Department of Youth and Family Services demanding the removal of your children from your home. What do you do? Well, the most important thing to do is call us immediately. Do not […]
Read MoreGoing through a divorce? We can help!
Posted December 20th, 2013 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Family Law.
This time of year can be depressing to some. And when you are going through a messy divorce, this can add more stress than you need. And there is nothing more difficult than trying to keep it together for your children and having to keep the schedules of the holidays at hand. You’re in pain and what’s […]
Read MoreWhat’s cheaper: divorce or separation?
Posted December 13th, 2013 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Family Law.
Ending a marriage can be an extremely expensive process. There are lawyer fees, court fees, plus any alimony or child support you will have to pay. So is it really financially worth it? Wouldn’t it be cheaper to just get legally separated? First, you should know that according to New Jersey law, there is no […]
Read MoreThe Importance of a Prenuptial Agreement
Posted December 6th, 2013 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Family Law.
You’re getting married to the love of your life. She is your everything. You can’t wait to spend the rest of your life with her. But you are realistic. You know that majority of marriages these days end in divorce. And the last thing you need is losing everything you own in a nasty divorce. […]
Read MoreBring peace to your divorce
Posted December 6th, 2013 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Family Law.
As we’ve said before, divorce isn’t just hard on the parents, but it’s really rough on the children. It’s something they don’t forget, a memory that could last a lifetime. When you’re beginning the divorce process, there may be a lot of fights over who gets what. The most important thing you must remember is […]
Read MoreWhen a Divorced Parent Dies
Posted November 29th, 2013 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Family Law.
As agreed upon during your divorce, your ex has custody of your child. However, she suddenly becomes ill and dies. Although you were expecting to take over the responsibility of raising your child, you find out her mother is claiming your ex gave custody of your child to her instead of you. What can you […]
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