Blog Posts in October, 2014

What is a legal separation and how does it work?

Although everyone enters their marriage with high hopes and big dreams, the fact is not all marriages end up being successful. In fact, nearly half of all marriages end in divorce. Divorce is not an easy decision to come to, but for many people in Morris County it seems to be the best option. However, if you have a troubled relationship with your spouse but you are not sure whether or not divorce ...

Authorities arrest four people for unpaid child support

When a couple with children in the Morris County area splits up typically the parent who is the primary income-earner will be ordered to pay child support. Child support is a very serious matter. However, sometimes the parent who has been ordered to pay decides not to comply for a variety of possible reasons. If a person chooses not to pay court-ordered child support he or she could face serious ...

What property is up for grabs in a divorce?

At Levine & Levine, we deal with divorce and property division every day. We understand that when a couple in the Morris County area decides to split up they not only end their marriage but they also create two completely separate households. That means everything will become separate, including their finances and their property. However, before a divorce is finalized the couple must come to a ...

Understanding property division and divorce

Divorce is complicated. There are many different challenges to wade through when a couple decides to end their marriage and one of the toughest is splitting up their property and assets. Property division can be a very heated and emotional process but each state, including New Jersey, has certain laws in place that can help make the process a little simpler, if not easier. New Jersey is an ...