21 April

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Child Custody in New Jersey: The Basics

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Bringing children into a divorce adds to the complexity and emotional toll already imposed on the separating couple. However, once you know the facts and see your options it won’t look nearly as daunting.

There are many types of custody arrangements created by parents and recognized by New Jersey Courts. While there is lots of room for variation in specific cases, the basic premise is simple. Custody is a two-tiered concept.

14 April

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NJ Divorce Advice: Additional Causes of Action to Consider

Posted by Natalie Thompson, Esq.

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When Divorce isn’t Enough: Additional Causes of Action to Consider

Just like anything in life, divorce is not an independent event. It affects other areas of the couple’s lives, and other areas of their lives affect the divorce. Sometimes there are additional causes of action (which are grounds that entitle someone to sue or seek legal action against another) that should be considered when going through a divorce.

21 March

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Dividing Assets: New Jersey’s Property Distribution after a Divorce

Posted by Natalie Thompson, Esq.

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A divorce separates not only people and lives, but physical assets as well. New Jersey distributes assets fairly by taking into account many, many factors about the previous marriage or civil union, such as what the assets are worth, where they came from, who contributed to them, and much more, as revealed below.

19 March

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Local Sussex County Newspaper praises Carmen Liuzza’s Dedication

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Dedicated coaches and players take Cougar teams to winning seasons

NEWTON — It was a school night, and the Kittatinny Middle School Girls’ Basketball was playing a game against Ogdensburg, in Ogdensburg. Whenever the refs stopped the clock, several parents in the audience started anxiously checking the time on their phones. You see, there was another game that night over in Sparta and getting their girls something to eat, homework done and to that game on time depended on this game ending soon.

18 March

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Annulment as an Alternative to Divorce in New Jersey

Posted by Natalie Thompson, Esq.

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When ending a marriage, divorce is not the only option in New Jersey. An alternative, called annulment, is available. Annulment is not the same as divorce in terms of terminating a marriage; instead, it voids a marriage from the beginning as though it never existed.

22 February

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Positively Hopatcong Spotlights Sussex County Law Firm’s Community Engagement

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We are very grateful that Positively Hopatcong, a Facebook Group that highlights the positive news and information of the great community of Hopatcong, New Jersey where our primary office is located, featured us in a recent spotlight. They highlighted our strong connection to Hopatcong and our continued efforts to be a positive influence on the community! Read the great piece below!

19 February

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Reasons to Seek a Divorce in New Jersey, Part 2: Fault Divorce

Posted by Natalie Thompson, Esq.

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We all know that you can’t get a divorce for no provable reason. We talked about what a no-fault divorce is in this post, but do you know what actions can give someone a reason to file for a fault divorce in New Jersey?

11 February

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Reasons to Seek a Divorce in New Jersey, Part 1: No Fault Divorce

Posted by Natalie Thompson, Esq.

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When navigating a divorce in New Jersey, do yourself a favor and learn what your rights are according to the law. Understanding what New Jersey law says about divorce will bring peace of mind and confidence! Let’s start by understanding a no fault divorce.

Every divorce in New Jersey is begun by filing a Complaint for Divorce in the Superior Court of New Jersey, Chancery Division, Family Part. It must be filed on either no fault or fault grounds. This post covers the basics of a no fault divorce.

31 January

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What Does New Jersey Law Say About Child Custody?

Posted by Natalie Thompson, Esq.

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Many factors are taken into account when the New Jersey Court awards custody of a child or children due to a divorce. While the final decision is made by the Court, the child’s wishes, the parent’s behavior, and their past are all things that are considered.

05 January

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2017 Year-End Recap from the Firm

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This year has been very productive for the firm in terms of our community service. The firm is actively involved with many organizations and our firm members sit on various boards.

Child Custody in New Jersey: The Basics

NJ Divorce Advice: Additional Causes of Action to Consider

When Divorce isn’t Enough: Additional Causes of Action to Consider

Dividing Assets: New Jersey’s Property Distribution after a Divorce

Local Sussex County Newspaper praises Carmen Liuzza’s Dedication

Dedicated coaches and players take Cougar teams to winning seasons

Annulment as an Alternative to Divorce in New Jersey

Positively Hopatcong Spotlights Sussex County Law Firm’s Community Engagement

Reasons to Seek a Divorce in New Jersey, Part 2: Fault Divorce

Reasons to Seek a Divorce in New Jersey, Part 1: No Fault Divorce

What Does New Jersey Law Say About Child Custody?

2017 Year-End Recap from the Firm

Understanding Protective Orders: Differences Between VASPA and PDVA Explained

Common Real Estate Legal Issues in NJ: What You Need to Know

Top 5 Questions to Ask Your NJ Real Estate Attorney

Three Reasons to Consider a Prenuptial Agreement

Estate Planning in NJ: What to Expect

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