Alimony and Child Support in New Jersey: What You Need to Know
By Jeff J. Horn – Divorce Attorney If you’re going through a divorce or managing post-divorce obligations in New Jersey, understanding alimony and child support is essential. These two types of financial support play a critical role in maintaining stability for families after separation. Whether you’re receiving or paying, knowing your rights and responsibilities can […]
Selling the Marital Home During a Divorce
By Jeff J. Horn – Divorce Attorney Selling the Marital Home During a Divorce Introduction Selling the marital home can be one of the most significant financial decisions during a New Jersey divorce. For high-profile couples like Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck, who put their $68 million Beverly Hills mansion on the market, this process […]
Assets in A Family Law Case
By Jeff J. Horn – Divorce Attorney Introduction Even if you divorce well, you lose half of your stuff. Division of assets is a business transaction. The court uses value as the measuring stick. It considers your assets but aims to divide them evenly. If you want to keep a certain asset, its value will […]
Pets
By Jeff J. Horn – Divorce Attorney Pets After addressing children’s issues, the next most painful divorce issue is dividing the family’s pets and domestic animals. Pets hold a special place in many families, and their fate during a divorce can cause significant emotional distress. My Experience Early in my practice, I agreed to facilitate […]
The Professionals
By Jeff J. Horn – Divorce Attorney Introduction Divorce often involves many professionals: lawyers, psychologists, medical experts, arbitrators, accountants, economists, actuaries, occupational experts, private investigators, and real estate appraisers. These experts produce thorough reports with caveats to protect themselves from liability. Their reports are based on accepted principles applied to real-life circumstances, resulting in an […]
Mental Illness, Drugs, and Alcohol
By Jeff J. Horn – Divorce Attorney Mental Illness, Drugs, and Alcohol Mental illness, addiction, depression, stress, anxiety, divorce, judges, lawyers, custody, parenting time, recovery, relapse, and imputed income are crucial issues in marital discord and divorce. Understanding how these factors affect the court and how recovery is possible is essential. Mental Illness Mental illness […]
Domestic Violence – Protect Yourself
By Jeff J. Horn – Divorce Attorney Domestic Violence – Protect Yourself Domestic Violence – Protect Yourself from Abusers. Get Strong & Retreat. Are you a victim of domestic violence? Listen to your friends and family and seek help. The domestic violence restraining order protects victims and you must organize your story, medical reports, police […]
What Happens Post-Divorce
By Jeff J. Horn – Divorce Attorney What Happens Post-Divorce Post–Divorce Issues: Termination of Alimony, Child Support & Custody Modification. Reviewing Alimony & Child Support, Changing Custody, Parenting Time & Strategies. High–Conflict Families. Let It End with a Judgment of Divorce. Self–Determination & Living Documents. Grief Cycle of Divorce. Acceptance Vs. Re–Doing. Post–Divorce Litigation. Financial […]
Suicide — True Stories
By Jeff J. Horn – Divorce Attorney Suicide — True Stories Three Suicide Horror Stories: Divorce Should Not Drive Anyone to Suicide. Guilt, Grief, and Pain Are Normal Reactions. Role of Divorce Lawyer Understands Bad Decision-Making, Inappropriate Conduct. Avoid Litigation Process as Last Resort for Mentally Unstable Spouse. Winning Too Big in Divorce Case Can […]
Picking a Family Law Specialist
By Jeff J. Horn – Divorce Attorney Picking a Family Law Specialist Picking a Family Law Specialist – Should You Hire a Divorce and Family Law Specialist? Benefits & Drawbacks. When is a Specialist Not Necessary? Are you considering hiring a Divorce and Family Law Specialist? Learn the benefits and drawbacks of picking a specialist, […]