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Divorce in New Jersey – Child Support
Originally posted on 8/11/2019, no content changes. Child support is primarily dependent upon the levels of the parent’s income. In those cases in which the parents’ combined income is less than $187,200 per year (net of taxes), the Child Support Guidelines will be the baseline determination of the amount of child support. A determination must…
Is My Inheritance Marital Property?
It depends. Isn’t that a lawyer’s answer to just about everything? In Maryland, property acquired by inheritance or gift from a third party, or that was owned prior to the marriage, is non-marital property. It will not be divided between the parties upon divorce. However, if the inheritance is commingled, it becomes marital. Understandably, this…
Unmarried Couples Win New Inheritance Rights
For more than a decade, the freedom to marry has been available to Maryland’s same-sex couples. Those who have approached the altar, the chuppah, or the courthouse and tied the knot enjoy legal benefits that were denied them as domestic partners. These include the right to receive an inheritance if one partner dies without a…
Divorce in New Jersey- Equitable Distribution
Originally posted on 3/12/2019, no content changes. Equitable distribution is the division of the marital assets and liabilities between the parties. The equitable distribution of the marital assets and liabilities is fundamentally a three-step process. The assets and liabilities acquired during the marriage must be identified. The assets and liabilities must be evaluated either by…
M&A Nugget: Licenses – A Potential Holdup
Many target companies own a license that is required to engage in business. To the buyer, the ability to use the license is therefore crucial. Some licenses can be transferred, but most licenses cannot, in which case the buyer is required to apply for a new license. This important part of getting a deal done…
My Spouse has an Income, so Why Would I have to Pay Alimony?
Known Indefinite Alimony Awards in Reported Maryland Cases. The purpose of alimony is not to provide a lifetime pension. Rather, alimony is designed to provide the recipient spouse an opportunity to become self-supporting. Nonetheless, in cases where it is either impractical for the dependent spouse to become self-supporting or in cases where the dependent spouse…
OK at Work: Challenges Employers Face Parental Leave
On this week’s OK at Work, Sarah Sawyer and Russell Berger discuss common challenges employers face regarding parental leave. With more ability to work remotely and an increase in robust state leave laws, it is vital for companies who haven’t revisited their policies in a while to review their policies and ensure they are compliant….
Divorce in New Jersey: Trial
Originally posted on 3/15/2019, no content changes. If you and your spouse have been unable to settle your case between yourselves and none of the settlement alternatives described previously have been successful, it may be necessary to prepare and submit your case for trial before a Judge. The trial of a case has been described…
What You Need to Know About Child Custody from a Family Law Attorney
Resolving issues vital to your child’s future Child custody can be one of the most difficult issues a parent faces during divorce. Tanya L. Freeman is dedicated to protecting your rights to raise your child in a healthy, thriving environment. Freeman represents families in New Jersey in all aspects of child custody and visitation, including: Primary…
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