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Maintaining a good credit score is an important way to ensure financial stability in your life. When you are going through a divorce, this positive credit rating becomes even more important than ever, especially if your ex-spouse was the primary earner during the marriage. A...
While no one enjoys the divorce process, it is a transition that married couples must endure once they have decided there is no alternative solution. You have heard horror stories about people’s divorces: the fighting, the never-ending negotiating and the over-the-top costs. You may be...
You and your spouse have settled your divorce. The legal battle is over and your have been ordered to pay spousal support to your ex. With the end of 2015 upon us, you may be questioning: do I have to pay income tax on the...
Unmarried couples are choosing to live together more often today than in years past. There are many reasons unmarried couples choose to live together, from religious preferences to sharing of financial burdens. While living with your partner comes with many benefits, it lacks the legal protections...
Our child support lawyer has been following the events of a particular case very closely. The circumstances of this family law case have shed new light on the existing “anti-retroactivity statute” that has been in place in New Jersey since 1993. The 1993 anti-retroactivity statute was...
When it comes to filing for a divorce, the emotional impact can be so overwhelming, that you forget to prioritize the financial and legal aspects. At the Family Law Offices of Jeffrey M. Bloom, our experienced West New York divorce attorney understands the complex facets of...
Going through a divorce is difficult enough without being punished for something you haven't done or had knowledge of. The “innocent spouse rule” in New Jersey allows for a spouse to seek relief from the IRS for an otherwise joint tax debt. It is difficult...
Many people going through a divorce have never been in a courtroom before and are unfamiliar with the legal process. Courtrooms and legal proceedings for property division or child custody can be intimidating if you don’t know what to expect, especially when you are already...
Keep your spouse on your health insurance during a pending New Jersey divorce. It's very common for married couples and their dependent children to all be covered under one spouse's health insurance policy, particularly if the insurance coverage is provided by an employer. Whether out of...
Garden State Equality v. Dow, passed in September 2013, allowed same-sex couples to legally marry in the state of New Jersey. While many have sought out this opportunity to join their partner in a life-long commitment, there is the potential for some of these unions...
Moving on after a divorce is not always easy, especially when there are children involved. When it comes to introducing your children to a new significant other after a divorce, there are certain rights and restrictions to help make the transition a healthy one for...
If you've made a career in the military, you can expect to receive very good retirement benefits. As a result, the military pension is one of the most valuable assets to be divided during a divorce involving a service member. Military pensions aren't governed by the...
During a divorce, one spouse is typically ordered to make spousal support payments to the other spouse. One of the most important factors used in determining the amount of a monthly spousal support payment is the respective incomes of each party. However, it's possible to...
If you are receiving child-support payments from a former spouse who has become unable to work and is receiving Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits, your child is eligible for SSD Dependency Benefits, which will affect how much you will receive from your former spouse in...
In most divorce cases, one spouse will be required to pay spousal support (alimony) in order to help the other spouse maintain the lifestyle you both experienced during the marriage. Once the amount of the monthly spousal support payments are agreed upon, they can typically...
