On June 23, a former New Jersey transit union finance officer pleaded guilty to embezzling nearly $120,000 from his union. His plea was entered in the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey. According to media reports, the 57-year-old defendant worked as a...
Prenuptial agreements, or prenups, don’t have the best reputation. After all, it can feel ominous to lay out the details of your divorce before you even say, “I do.” However, a recent survey of divorce lawyers found a 62% increase in the total number of prenup...
Keeping with financial obligations while addressing your debts can be overwhelming. But, taking the bankruptcy process a bite a time can help you receive the fresh start you are hoping to achieve. Understanding how your child and spousal support duties will remain the...
Even though there could be a lot of positive outcomes of a divorce, that doesn’t mean it isn’t an emotionally taxing process for everyone involved. As you acclimate to life without your ex-spouse, it’s especially important to keep your children out of conflict or...
Filing for bankruptcy is a difficult decision that can be just as emotionally distressing as it is complicated seeming. Although it can feel like an extreme measure, it’s often the best recourse for pulling yourself out of a financial labyrinth. Some people avoid...
Divorce often conjures up images of heated courtroom battles where exes clash over every asset they once shared. But while divorce may be contentious by nature, it doesn’t always have to turn into an all-out war. Today, more and more people are looking to divorce...
