Reflecting and Moving Forward

The new year represents a fresh start, a time to reflect on the past and set goals for your future. It is also a common time of year for people to speak to a family law attorney for information about their rights and responsibilities should they file for divorce. Often, people reach out because it is their spouse who is seeking a divorce.

Common Concerns You May Have

Whether you are the person seeking a divorce or the person who is being divorced, you are almost certainly faced with many questions that cause concern or possibly distress. This is normal and expected.   You may ask, do you have a right to receive alimony and child support, or will you be faced with paying support to your spouse? Do you have a right to equal parenting time with your children, and how is this decided if they disagree? Are you entitled to a share of the assets that you enjoyed during the marriage? Consider discussing mediation to resolve your case versus heading into the court system.

Learning your rights about New Jersey’s divorce process will alleviate fears.

The best way to move forward and conquer concerns is to learn your rights and about the divorce process in New Jersey. The first step to knowledge is a discussion with an attorney who knows New Jersey law and is experienced in advocating for people like you.

Divorce does not have to be frightening, and you do not have to face the process alone. Contact me for a virtual case evaluation to discuss your personal concerns and what is important to you in your divorce. I can be reached by phone at 973.245.9854 or by email at carole.hafferty@offitkurman.com.

I focus my practice on all aspects of family law, including spousal support, equitable division of assets and liabilities, division of closely held businesses, child support, child custody, relocation, cohabitation, termination/modification of alimony, post-judgment asset division and enforcement. Working alongside our team of professionals, I can help with your family law issues and other legal concerns that may arise as part of your divorce.